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Birkenhead School is a leading independent day school for girls and boys from 2 years to Sixth Form, located in Wirral. Please click the button below and select the area of the school you are interested in.

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...

Please join us for our annual festive celebration, taking place in two weeks time!! The concert will feature performances from our wide variety of music ensembles and is a staple in the calendar for the whole school community. 

We can't wait to see you there! 

Tickets are available on bookwhen.com/birkenheadschool (you can find the link in our bio and story highlights).

Tickets £5 (children free) | Bushell Hall | 15th December, 7pm

#thereissomethingspecialaboutthisschool #christmasconcert #festiveseason #musicalchristmas
Lovely to meet so many present and prospective students tonight at Birkenhead School Sixth Form Options Evening. If you have any further questions about A Level Fine Art and studying at Birkenhead School, please do get in touch. #birkenheadschool # Alevelart #alevelfineart @birkenheadschool
Amazing achievement for @birkenheadschool Y11 student Scarlett who WON and RETAINED the England athletics National U17 women’s indoor High Jump title with a jump of 1.70m. Great to see all of the hard work and dedication paying off for Scarlett who has had a stellar year. #champion #hardwork @oldbirkoniansociety @wirral.a.c @englandathletics
Date : March 9, 2026
Time : 7:00 PM

Footloose – Seniors Musical Production

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