Academic

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

Birkenhead School offers a proven route to academic success and seeks to enable each student to realise their own potential.

We take great pride in creating a caring and structured environment in which students grow in self-confidence and enjoy the many opportunities for teamwork and personal development that provide an education for life. We set the highest standards for students – not just in academia, but also in the virtues of integrity, self-discipline, compassion and respect for others.  Our smaller class sizes provide more opportunities for students to take part and express their opinions, both of which are vital in fostering an intellectual confidence within a stimulating learning environment.  Learning is enhanced through lessons tailored to individual interests and progress.

Students benefit from teachers who are experts within their fields, many of whom bring a wealth of experience from outside of the classroom to truly enrich the learning on offer.  Academic success is at the heart of what we do and our students are supported in this by a belief that key skills underpin sustainable and strong learning.  Our curriculum promotes breadth of study in the early years to acquire subject knowledge and develop the key skills that students will need for success at GCSE and beyond.

Our ‘Enrich & Explore’, ‘Future Skills’ and ‘Beyond the Curriculum’ programmes across Prep, Seniors and Sixth Form provide a range of additional activities and timetabled lessons to complement and extend learning, as well as stretch both the minds and imaginations of our students.

Birkenhead School has a long history of providing first-class education and continues to place strong emphasis on academic excellence and the value of a holistic education for all.

The Curriculum

Our core curriculum is enriched by an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities, providing students with a well-rounded and dynamic school experience. From engaging lectures and specialised clubs to hands-on activities, our offerings ensure that every student has the chance to explore new interests, develop talents, and discover their niche.

Whether it’s music, sports, the arts, or academic societies, students at Birkenhead School are encouraged to dive into their passions, build lasting friendships, and expand their horizons beyond the classroom. Our holistic approach supports personal growth and cultivates a lifelong love of learning and discovery.

The Prep Curriculum

The Senior Curriculum

The Sixth Form Curriculum 

Academic Results

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Student Destinations

Destinations of our Students
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Send Provision

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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