Early Years Admissions

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Welcome to Birkenhead School –  Early Years

“The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding”

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Birkenhead School, an HMC independent school and the only co-educational selective school on the Wirral. In our nurturing and close-knit environment, children grow in confidence, develop new skills, and form lasting friendships. We are proud to have received an Outstanding rating across all areas of our Early Years provision in our most recent inspection, reflecting the exceptional care and education we provide.

Early Years

The Nursery is where our youngest children, from two to three years, begin their journey of discovery and build the foundations for a lifelong adventure of learning. Birkenhead School Pre-Prep is for children aged three and four and is the second phase in the Early Years Provision at the School.  It is an exciting and fun environment with bright, spacious and modern classrooms and its own outside play area and terrace.

Life in the Nursery

Personalised Visits

Visit our Early Years settings in Nursery and Pre-Prep and meet with staff and see why Birkenhead School could be a wonderful option for your child to start their journey, providing them with an excellent foundation for life.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Why Choose Birkenhead School Early Years

We were delighted to have been awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in our recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (December 2021):

Key findings:

“Children are very happy and thrive in the caring and supportive setting.”
“The educational programme provides excellent opportunities for children to increase their communication and language skills, as well as their physical development, through well-planned activities.”
“The children are very keen and enthusiastic learners.”
“Children demonstrate excellent behaviour and show great respect for one another.”
“Children feel happy and safe in the setting and can therefore take advantage of everything that is on offer.”
“Staff have an excellent understanding of how to support children’s confidence and independence.”
“Leaders are continually looking for ways to improve the provision to ensure each child is given the best start to their education.”

Register Your Interest

Open Day Registration Early Years

If you would like to meet our staff and pupils, and to experience Birkenhead School for yourself please complete the form below.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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Take a Tour

“The overall effectiveness of the early years provision is outstanding.” Independent Schools Inspectorate
“Children are very keen and enthusiastic learners.” Independent Schools Inspectorate
“The personal development of children is outstanding.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“Staff have an excellent understanding of how to support children’s confidence and independence.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
Start Your Birkenhead School Journey

Sixth Form Options Evening

-Thursday 30th January 2025 – 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Senior Assessment Days

-September 2025 Entry (Year 6 applicants) – 20th, 21st & 22nd January 2025

Prep Taster Days

Various dates available throughout January and February 2025