About Us

Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025 - Independent Secondary School of the Year North West

Welcome to Birkenhead School, one of the UK’s leading independent schools and the only selective, co-educational school on the Wirral.

As a proud member of HMC, we welcome children from Nursery through to Sixth Form, embracing the privilege and responsibility of shaping their educational journeys during these formative years. Our priority is to understand each student as an individual, fostering their core values while providing a rich array of academic and co-curricular opportunities. Our aim is to nurture resilient, ambitious, and responsible young adults, ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Headmaster's Welcome

Headmaster's Welcome

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Birkenhead School, one of the UK’s top independent schools and Wirral’s only selective, co-educational school.

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Our History

Our History

Take a look at memorable events over the School’s 165+ year history.

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Community Involvement

Community Involvement

With our unique community being able to offer those involved with the School a happy and caring environment to belong to, Birkenhead School’s common aim is to ensure our whole School community can continue to play an important role in the local community, as well as making a difference further afield.

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Support Us

Support Us

Find more information on how you can support us below.

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Leadership & Governance

Leadership & Governance

All our Governors are volunteers with a strong history of commitment to the School, its provision and community. If there is a matter you wish to raise concerning governance, contact should be made in the first instance with the Clerk – Mr Danny Byrne

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Reports & Reviews

Reports & Reviews

Birkenhead School is inspected regularly by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) to ensure that the highest standards of education are being achieved and maintained.

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Policies
Alumni

Alumni

The aim of the Alumni Office at Birkenhead School is to keep former pupils, friends and family members connected with the School. We know how important the School community is, and that those ties do not end once you, or a pupil you know, finishes their studies.

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External Venue Hire

External Venue Hire

Organisations or groups are able to hire facilities at the School for a one-off booking or on an on-going basis.

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Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Outstanding student behaviour, excellent facilities and unrivalled support are all part of the fabric of life at Birkenhead School. Our combination of traditional values with a modern and progressive attitude toward student outcomes makes Birkenhead School a rewarding place to work and develop your career.

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Admissions

Admissions from 2 years to Sixth Form
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Prep Open Morning

Located just 15 minutes from Liverpool city centre, and with more families than ever from South Liverpool choosing Birkenhead School, we are ensuring that families across the Mersey can easily access our exceptional education and wide-ranging opportunities with FREE Travel for Liverpool families.

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Prep Open Morning – Friday 14th October – 6-8pm

Discover the breadth of opportunities on offer which allow your child to develop their abilities, discover passions and fulfil their potential whilst enjoying the benefit of a caring environment where each student is known and benefits from smaller classes and excellent pastoral care. Register your attendance today!

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