Sixth Form Admissions

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

Welcome to Birkenhead School – Sixth Form

 

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Why Choose Birkenhead School

  • Academic Success: A Level results place the School as one of the leading schools within the North West region
  • Co-curricular offering: an outstanding co-curricular programme encompassing Music, Drama, Sport, domestic and international trips, clubs and activities
  • Leadership & Mentoring opportunities: We believe it’s essential for all of our students to develop their leadership skills, to be better prepared for their working lives and to give them the resolve, commitment and resilience that sets apart a good leader from a great one. We have a range of opportunities available to our Sixth Form students such as Heads of School, Deputies and Senior Prefects
  • Birkenhead Futures: an exciting programme designed to prepare students for Higher Education and the world of work.
  • Beyond the Curriculum: a range of programmes outside of the academic curriculum including the Nicholls Lecture Series and BTC sessions that look to develop students into responsible and informed adults.
  • Nicholls Lecture Series: The Nicholls Lecture Series provides Sixth Form students with thought-provoking lectures on a broad range of topics from leading industry professionals introducing them to ideas, interests and experiences beyond the academic curriculum.
  • Old Birkonian Society: lifelong membership and access to the wider School alumni offering friendship, support and mentoring.

Taster Days

Our Taster Days are available for external students looking to join the Sixth Form and a great opportunity to experience a day at the School.

Taster Days are currently taking place and are organised and personalised according to the student’s A Level course choices and interests.

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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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Taster Days

Our Taster Days are available for external students looking to join the Sixth Form and a great opportunity to experience a day at the School.

Taster Days are currently taking place and are organised and personalised according to the student’s A Level course choices and interests.

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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

Funded Access Scholarships & Bursaries Available

Access Scholarships available for students joining from Grammar or State Schools

Register your interest, Book a Taster Day Today.

Scholarships & Bursaries

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Ms Hopper, Sixth Form 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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“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. They are enthusiastic and ambitious learners, with a tangible desire to succeed.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
“The greatest positive I’ve had so far at Birkenhead School is how much I’ve been taken seriously and respected.” Natasha, Sixth Form Student
“Pupils are confident and articulate speakers, listen well and write fluently in a range of styles.” 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