Senior Admissions

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

Welcome to Birkenhead School – Seniors

– Year 7 to 11 Entry –

 

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Why Choose Birkenhead School

  • Class sizes - smaller class sizes allow each student to be known and individual talents and abilities nurtured, stretched and developed.
  • Academic – research shows that attending an independent school can add the equivalent of two additional years of schooling by the age of 16. In 2024, 25% of A Level grades were awarded A* and 62% at A*/A. At GCSE 59% of grades were awarded 9-7. These results place Birkenhead School in the top tier of schools nationally.
  • Pastoral Care – a supportive School community where the happiness and pastoral care of our students is a top priority.
  • Beyond the Curriculum – a curriculum that goes beyond the National Curriculum, offering lessons on topics such as etiquette training and public speaking.
  • Leadership Opportunities – a leadership pathways programme where students are encouraged to take on leadership and mentoring roles across the School community.
  • Co-Curricular Programme – an outstanding co-curricular programme comprising of Sport, Music, Drama, Trips both at home and abroad.
  • Clubs and activities – an extensive programme of clubs to choose from each week – from Sports and Music clubs to Electronics and Art Club – there is something for everyone to choose, try and enjoy.
  • A warm and welcoming School community - that allows your child to grow and develop through to Sixth Form and the wider alumni network.

Upcoming Assessment Days

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

September 2026 Entry (Year 5 applicants) – 16th, 17th & 18th June 2025

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.

Open Events

Whole School
Open Day

April 26, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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.

Scholarships & Bursaries

Register Your Interest

Ms Hopper, Senior Admissions, will be delighted to organise a visit to the School and talk you through the opportunities available for Assessment Days and upcoming Open Events.

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“We take great pride in our ability to provide wrap around care from 8am – 6pm to support our working parents where possible.”
"Pupils have excellent communication skills, they are highly articulate and confident speakers and listen and respond maturely." Independent Schools Inspectorate Report 2021
“The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. They are enthusiastic and ambitious learners, with a tangible desire to succeed.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. They are enthusiastic and ambitious learners, with a tangible desire to succeed.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“Pupils achieve highly across the wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities available to them.” Independent Schools Inspectorate
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