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What's new at Birkenhead...

22 January 2026

New Sports Access Scholarships for Sixth Form Entry

Birkenhead School are pleased to announce the launch of Sixth...

🏐 We are incredibly proud to celebrate and congratulate Connor Kelly, netball coach at Birkenhead School, on his selection to umpire NXT GEN games for the upcoming season.  This is a major milestone on the national netball pathway, placing Connor among the top 30 umpires in the country.  Having a coach officiating at this elite level brings professionalism, inspiration and high-performance insight directly to our students. Connor’s experience ensures our players benefit from up-to-date rules, elite standards, and a real understanding of the pathways available in netball — both on and off the court.  👉SIXTH FORM SPORTS ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 2026 📩 Get in touch today to find out more  #thereissomethingspecialaboutthisschool  #Netball #NXTGEN #NetballUmpire #ProudSchool #EliteSport #SixthFormSport #SportsScholarships #HighPerformanceSport #PathwayToSuccess #IndependencetoInspire
We are delighted to announce that tickets are now available for our Summer Concert!   Our end of year Summer Concert, taking place on Tuesday 1st July, will feature a range of performances from our larger ensembles from both Prep and Seniors. The programme will include Senior Orchestra, Prep Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Senior Choir, String group and more.  Entry is free but we asked that you reserve your seat online using the link in our bio. We will also leave the link in our story highlights! Drinks and refreshments may be purchased on the night at the cash bar.  This is the final chance of the year to hear music from our talented students, including our 2025 leavers, so book your seats now!   FREE ENTRY | 1st July 2025 | Bushell Hall  #thereissomethingspecialaboutthisschool
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Birkenhead School Charity Week; get involved with all the many events to raise money for our 3 charities. Lots of great ways to donate including an auction of art by past GCSE & GCE students on Wednesday. Bring cash!!! Well done to the Prefects and Sixth Formers for organising this event. @birkenheadschool #charityweek #clairehouse #heswalldisabledchildrensholidayfund
Year 4 Girls football this afternoon at The Grange…… in Mrs Clarkes words “the U9 girls were sensational” ❤️🖤. Well done #teambirkenhead 5 wins and only 1 loss, a fantastic afternoon of football from this talented group of girls.
Two weeks to go 🎭✨  Our U6 drama students are gearing up for their final examined performance, taking on Bull by Mike Bartlett as part of their Exploring and Performing Texts.   What a journey it’s been. This incredible group were the very first GCSE drama cohort and they’ve carried that all the way through to A Level. Watching them evolve as performers has been something special.  #AlevelDrama #BullByMikeBartlett #FinalPerformance #SoProud #TheatreStudents Drama&TheatreStudies

In Focus 2024-25 Edition

We are delighted to share this year’s addition of ‘In Focus’ – a wonderful round-up of key news and events from across the School, spanning Early Years to Sixth Form, throughout the 2024–25 academic year.

VIEW IN FOCUS 2024 – 2025

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Testimonials

“Birkenhead is riding high… First rate and first choice not only for local families but also those from further afield.”

The Good Schools Guide

“There is a special feeling about this school, not replicated in other schools.”

 

Parent

“The school provides a broad range of co-curricular activities and trips that help to enrich pupils’ experience and support their physical and mental wellbeing.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate - 2025

“The good relationships that are fostered between pupils and their teachers and the inclusive curriculum helps to promote pupils’ respect for each other.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate - 2025
Sports Access Scholarships

We’re delighted to announce the launch of Sports Access Scholarships for students looking to join the Sixth Form.

A Sports Taster & Assessment Day will be held on Wednesday 11th February.

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