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27 August 2025

Canada Rugby Tour 2025

By Mr Rule, Tour Manager Iโ€™ve long considered what the...

GCSE Results Day 2025 

We couldnโ€™t be prouder of our Year 11 students today! Your journey from Prep to Seniors was anything but ordinary, navigating the challenges of the pandemic with resilience and determination.

Youโ€™ve worked incredibly hardโ€”both in and out of the classroomโ€”and today, that dedication has paid off. These results are a testament to your perseverance, focus, and spirit.

Enjoy every moment of your celebrationsโ€”youโ€™ve earned it! We canโ€™t wait to welcome many of you back in September as you begin your A Level journey.

#GCSEResults2025 #ThereIsSomethingSpecialAboutThisSchool #NextChapter #Seniors #Year11
We are delighted to announce that tickets are now available for our Summer Concert! 

Our end of year Summer Concert, taking place on Tuesday 1st July, will feature a range of performances from our larger ensembles from both Prep and Seniors. The programme will include Senior Orchestra, Prep Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Senior Choir, String group and more.

Entry is free but we asked that you reserve your seat online using the link in our bio. We will also leave the link in our story highlights! Drinks and refreshments may be purchased on the night at the cash bar.

This is the final chance of the year to hear music from our talented students, including our 2025 leavers, so book your seats now! 

FREE ENTRY | 1st July 2025 | Bushell Hall

#thereissomethingspecialaboutthisschool
Congratulations Yr11 Artists on your excellent results ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ We look forward to seeing some of you back for more in September! Good luck and very best wishes to those of you moving onto new challenges. We will miss you! @birkenheadschool #gcseart #proudteachers
Congratulations to  @birkenheadschool pupils Amay, Rishi , Shiv and James who were part of the @oxtoncc U15 squad that won the Cheshire Cup recently !! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ @oldbirkoniansociety
๐ŸŽถ EVERYBODY CUT FOOTLOOSE ๐ŸŽถ 

Year 7-U6 Production. 
March 9th 2026 - March 14th 2026

Weโ€™re ready to hit the ground running when we return to school ๐Ÿคฉ 
Join us for the pre auditions on 9th September where you will have a chance to hear more about the show and to run songs for the auditions the following week. 

You can familiarise yourself with songs and speeches on the Co-Curricular Drama page on Firefly. Everyone auditioning will be expected to sing in the auditions, and to be considered for a speaking role, you must do a song and a speech. 

Any questions, please ask Mrs Groves! ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ
Date : September 26, 2025
Time : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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Testimonials

“Birkenhead is riding high… First rate and first choice not only for local families but also those from further afield.”

The Good Schools Guide

โ€œThere is a special feeling about this school, not replicated in other schools.โ€

 

Parent

“The school provides a broad range of co-curricular activities and trips that help to enrich pupils’ experience and support their physical and mental wellbeing.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate - 2025

“The good relationships that are fostered between pupils and their teachers and the inclusive curriculum helps to promote pupils’ respect for each other.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate - 2025
Seniors & Sixth Form Open Evening

Join us on Thursday 9th October – 6-8pm

Discover the breadth of opportunities on offer which allow your child to develop their abilities, discover passions and fulfil their potential whilst enjoying the benefit of a caring environment where each student is known and benefits from smaller classes and excellent pastoral care.

OPEN EVENTS