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

Welcome to Seniors

Welcome to Seniors

At Birkenhead School we offer a holistic education that sets our students apart. It is in Seniors that our students develop into responsible, conscientious and confident young adults ready to take the next step in their journey.

Overdale is home to our Year 7 and 8 students and provides a school within a school setting. Children moving from the Prep, and those joining the school, quickly feel comfortable as they make the transition. Friendly peer support is on offer from Sixth Form students, who meet and mentor students as they start life in Seniors.

Senior Admissions

Seniors Curriculum

Seniors Curriculum

At Birkenhead School we offer a holistic education that sets our students apart. It is in Seniors that our students develop into responsible, conscientious and confident young adults ready to take the next step in their journey.

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Seniors School Day

Seniors School Day

Students in Seniors 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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Senior Pastoral Care

Senior Pastoral Care

We place great importance and value on the pastoral support offered to all students in Seniors. Our close-knit community allows us to get to know students well, allowing us to support each student so that they leave School as confident, conscientious and responsible young adults, ready to take their places in the world.

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Seniors Co-Curricular

Seniors Co-Curricular

At Birkenhead School we offer a holistic education that sets our pupils apart. We have an extensive Co-Curricular programme on offer to our Seniors students.

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Progression to Sixth Form

Progression to Sixth Form

During a student’s time in Seniors, the School’s Futures Team runs support sessions, lessons and one-2-one interviews to help advise students on subject choices and career options.

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A Broad and Balanced Curriculum

Our students receive excellent examination results but it’s their intellectual curiosity, which we carefully nurture, that holds the key to their success. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where students can tailor their studies, alongside core subjects, according to their individual strengths and career plans.

Seniors Curriculum

A Day in the Life of Seniors

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

Small Class Sizes

Small class sizes continue to allow high levels of support and attention, ensuring no question goes unanswered, with opinions listened to and respected by teachers and friends. As part of a holistic education, all students participate in sports, music and the arts. Talents in these areas are nurtured and encouraged and students from the School have represented the various disciplines at local, regional and national levels. 

We hope you will come along to one of our Open Events  or book a visit to discover what more a Birkenhead School education could offer your son or daughter.

Open Events

Senior Admissions

Ms Hopper, Senior 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.

Senior Admissions

Visit Us

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.

Open Events

Prep

ADMISSIONS 4 - 11 YEARS
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Senior

ADMISSIONS 11 - 16 YEARS
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Sixth Form

ADMISSIONS FROM 16 - 18 YEARS
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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