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02 March 2026

The Frank Moran Young Writers Award 2026

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the remarkable success of...

Please join us for our annual festive celebration, taking place in two weeks time!! The concert will feature performances from our wide variety of music ensembles and is a staple in the calendar for the whole school community.   We can't wait to see you there!   Tickets are available on bookwhen.com/birkenheadschool (you can find the link in our bio and story highlights).  Tickets £5 (children free) | Bushell Hall | 15th December, 7pm  #thereissomethingspecialaboutthisschool #christmasconcert #festiveseason #musicalchristmas
U15 MERSEYSIDE NETBALL CHAMPIONS 🥇Congratulations to our Year 10 netball team who played superbly and won all their games this morning to come 1st place in the Merseyside county tournament. Also well done to the Year 9 team who are U14 MERSEYSIDE NETBALL RUNNERS UP with only one loss and 4 wins. A fantastic morning of netball and well played to both teams. MVP -Year 10 Charlotte & Year 9 Jemima. 🖤❤️
Dancing into the final weekend of rehearsals for Footloose 👟 🎶🤠  Always a good day when @colemand_photo sends you production photos through! 📸   Only a few tickets left! Get them while you can!  🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/102431  #footloose #birkenheadschool #production
Date : March 9, 2026
Time : 7:00 PM

Footloose – Seniors Musical Production

In Focus 2024-25 Edition

We are delighted to share this year’s addition of ‘In Focus’ – a wonderful round-up of key news and events from across the School, spanning Early Years to Sixth Form, throughout the 2024–25 academic year.

VIEW IN FOCUS 2024 – 2025

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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

“There is a special feeling about this school, not replicated in other schools.”

 

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
Footloose - Seniors Musical Production

Get ready to cut loose!

Join us from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th March for our Senior School’s musical production of Footloose, brought to life by students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form.

Come and support students as they light up the stage in this uplifting celebration of youthful spirit and creativity.

Book your tickets now and get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes!

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