Leadership & Governance

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

President

Sir Andreas Whittam Smith CBE

Governors

Mr M R Cashin MA (Chairman of the Governors)
Mrs C Howard
Mr M S Furniss
Mrs S J Higginson OBE
Dr N J Thorp
Mr D I Pottinger
Mr P Adams
Mr J Stirrett
Mr A Armstrong

Company Secretary and Clerk to the Governors

Mr D J Byrne (Bursar)

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 D J Byrne (Bursar)

Telephone: 0151 652 4014

Post:  Birkenhead School, 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 2JD

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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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