History of the School
For further information on the history of the School and to connect with past pupils , you can visit the Birkonian Connect website
2010
150th Anniversary Celebrations
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150th Anniversary Celebrations take place and His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex, opens the new Prep extension and Sixth Form Centre.
2008
The School becomes fully co-educational
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The School becomes fully co-educational welcoming girls into all year groups.
2000
The School welcomes girls into the Sixth Form
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The School welcomes girls into the Sixth Form, for the first time in the School’s history.
1976
The School becomes independent
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The School becomes independent following the discontinuation of the Direct Grant.
1960
Centenary Celebrations take place.
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Centenary Celebrations take place.
1952
McAllester Memorial Ground is opened
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McAllester Memorial Ground is opened by the Earl of Shrewsbury.
1931
Overdale presented to the School
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‘Overdale’, the home of Years 7 and 8 is presented to the School by Rt. Hon. H. Graham White, MP.
1906
Old Birkonian Society is established
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Old Birkonian Society is established to provide an alumni network for pupils.
1889
The Prep School opens.
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The Prep School opens.
1883
The School Chapel opens.
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The School Chapel opens.
1871
The School moves to Shrewsbury Road.
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The School moves to Shrewsbury Road.
1860
Birkenhead Proprietory School established on Park Road North.
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Birkenhead Proprietory School established on Park Road North.
