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

Welcome to Prep

Welcome to Prep

We offer a truly inspiring environment for children to grow up and develop in. Your investment in your child’s education at an early allows highly dedicated teachers who take the time to get to know your child in smaller class settings and add value to your child’s potential and academic achievements through a curriculum that goes beyond that offered in other schools.

We hope that our website entices you to visit as that really is the best way to get to know what difference a Birkenhead School education will make to your child’s education.

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Prep Curriculum

Prep Curriculum

This stage of a child’s education is about discovery – finding and nurturing interests, talents and passions. We provide lots of opportunities to encourage the pursuit of individual talents and interests from an early age so children can grow in confidence during their time in Prep and the foundations for success in later life are firmly established.

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Prep School Day

Prep School Day

Students in Prep enjoy a diverse range of lessons and co-curricular activities each day. To get a true sense of what a typical day looks like, take a look at our “Day in the Life” series, where you can see daily life in action.

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Prep Pastoral Care

Prep Pastoral Care

The happiness and wellbeing of our students is a high priority at Birkenhead School.  Within the Prep we pride ourselves on the level and layers of pastoral support offered in these formative years.

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Prep Co-Curricular

Prep Co-Curricular

Co-curricular activities for prep children provide opportunities for personal growth, skill-building, and socialisation, which can have a lasting impact on their future success and well-being.

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Progression to Seniors

Progression to Seniors

As one School, we can help support children as they move onto Seniors and ensure that the transition is as seamless as possible. This provides for a coherent, all-through education, building on the foundations laid in Prep and maintaining not only the quality, but also the energy and excitement of intellectual discovery.

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A Day in the Life of Prep

Take a peek into a video snapshot of a day in the life of our pupils – from music to sport, clubs to lessons – there is lots on offer in our curriculum and beyond to inspire and develop the youngest minds.

“Attending an independent school adds the equivalent of two additional years of schooling by the age of 16 and almost one additional grade at GCSE” HMC

Prep Admissions

Mrs Askew, Prep 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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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.

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ADMISSIONS 4 - 11 YEARS
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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