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Welcome to Birkenhead School – The Prep

– Reception to Year 6 Entry –

 

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Why Choose Birkenhead School

  • Class sizes - smaller class sizes that allow each child to be  seen and heard
  • Beyond the Curriculum – a curriculum that goes beyond the National Curriculum to truly inspire a love of learning
  • Outstanding Opportunities - including our Inspiring Talks Series with high-profile authors
  • Sport – children taking part in four hours of timetabled lessons each week in Juniors, and have full access to the School’s excellent sports facilities
  • Music -  group and individual lessons are taught by subject specialists and children can join our Prep Orchestra in Juniors
  • Leadership Pathways – opportunities to develop leadership skills from a young age
  • Clubs and Activities – over 50 lunchtime and after-school clubs are available each week – from Nature Club to Climbing Club – there is something for everyone to choose and enjoy
  • Outdoor Learning - our Outdoor Classroom, Forest School, allotments and sensory garden provide a truly inspiring place to learn
  • A warm and welcoming School community - where children can grow and develop through to Sixth Form and the wider alumni network.

‘Play & Learn’ Sessions and Taster Days

‘Play & Learn’ Sessions (Reception & Year 1 Entry)

‘Play and Learn’ sessions for Reception and Year 1 entry are two-hour sessions where children are invited to spend time with children of the same age.

Reception entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 26th March, Wednesday 21st May 9.15am (45 minutes)

Year 1 entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 21st May 9am (2 hours)

Taster Days (Year 2 to Year 6 Entry)

Years 2-6 children are invited to spend a day at the School and are tailored to the individual child and their interests.

Year 2 entry in September 2025 – Tuesday 20th May
Year 3 entry in September 2025 – Tuesday 3rd June
Year 4 entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 21st May
Year 5 entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 4th June
Year 6 entry in September 2025 – TBC

Join our Reception 2025…

We are now taking applications for Reception places for September 2025/26. Click on the link below to find out everything you need to know about Reception at Birkenhead School

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Personalised Visits

There really is something special about our school community and we encourage you to come along to one of our Open Events or book a visit  to discover what more we can offer. We want you to feel, happy, prepared and confident, knowing that your child will be warmly welcomed to our School. These can be organised at any time of the year.

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Open Events

Our Open Events are a fantastic opportunity to explore our campus, meet with our staff and students and get a real feel for what life is like at Birkenhead School.

 

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Scholarships & Bursaries

No parent with a child of suitable ability who would benefit from an education at Birkenhead School should be dissuaded from applying for a place on grounds of costs.

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Mrs Askew, Prep Admissions, will be delighted to organise a visit to the School and talk you through the opportunities available for Taster Days and upcoming Open Events.

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Prep Admissions
Mrs Helen Askew
prepadmissions@birkenheadschool.co.uk
0151 652 4114

“I want every child to discover their niche or passions whilst at the School – that is my aim.” Mr Vicars, Headmaster
“At the end of Reception, the majority are attaining well above national age-related expectations". Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“There is a special feeling about this school, not replicated in other schools.” Parent, Parent Survey Findings
“The special thing about the School is it is like a family where everyone looks after you.” Pupil, Pupil Survey Findings
“Pupils achieve highly across the wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities available to them.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“Attending an independent school adds the equivalent of two additional years of schooling by the age of 16 and almost one additional grade at GCSE” HMC
“Pupils have extremely positive attitudes to learning and are able to work both collaboratively and independently.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021

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