School Life

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Life at Birkenhead School 

Welcome to School Life at Birkenhead School, where you’ll discover everything that makes our community vibrant, supportive, and enriching. From our wide-ranging co-curricular offerings in Music and Sports, to essential information on term dates, uniform guidelines, and bus routes, this section provides an in-depth look at student life. You’ll also discover details on our students’ academic achievements, including exam results and post-graduation destinations, reflecting our commitment to guiding each student toward a successful and fulfilling future.

Term Dates

Term Dates

Information on out term dates can be found here:

Term Dates

Academic

Academic

Take a look at our recent academic results:

Results

Leadership Pathways

Leadership Pathways

At Birkenhead School we aim to provide opportunities for students to learn and practise key life skills both inside and outside the classroom.

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Music

Music

Music at Birkenhead School is lively, varied, and, most importantly, fun! There is an ever-growing range of choirs, bands, orchestras and other ensembles to cater for all tastes and abilities.

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Sport

Sport

We aim to combine the pursuit of excellence with a ‘sports for all’ philosophy at Birkenhead School and always strive to achieve the highest of standards.

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Wrap Around Care

Wrap Around Care

We know how important it is to offer a comprehensive wrap-around care provision to our families to provide convenience and peace of mind, reducing the stress of arranging alternative childcare.

Wrap Around Care Provision 

Chapel

Chapel

The Chaplaincy and our spiritual life are important to us as a community at Birkenhead School. We are a welcoming and inclusive community, working alongside students who come from different faith backgrounds.

Our Chapel

Uniform

Uniform

The Shop is based on-site in the former CCF Hut located next to the Sixth Form Centre on Bidston Road.

School Uniform Shop

Bus Routes and Travel

Bus Routes and Travel

The School operates a number of bus services to the School which use School minibuses and School drivers.

Bus Routes

360° Virtual Tour

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Open Events

View our upcoming Open Events
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Admissions

Admissions from 2 years to Sixth Form
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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