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

Respect | Responsibility | Resilience | Inclusivity | Compassion | Courage | Humility | Integrity

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Birkenhead School is a leading independent day school for girls and boys from 2 years to Sixth Form, located in Wirral. Please click the button below and select the area of the school you are interested in.

What's new at Birkenhead...

20 March 2026

1st Lacrosse Team Crowned Division 1 National Champions

Our 1st Lacrosse team have been crowned Division 1 National Champions at...

From their very first days in Pre Prep to becoming confident Sixth Form leaders, this is a journey that grows with every child.  Our students benefit from being part of a genuinely connected community.  Many of our Sixth Formers support clubs in Prep, building meaningful relationships and acting as natural role models for our younger pupils.  These everyday interactions help create a school where every student feels known, supported, and part of something bigger.  Join us at our Whole School Open Day on Saturday 25 April, 9:30–12:30, and see it in action.  Register now on our website (link in bio)
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
Yr9 half portraits exploring pencil tones and mark making. 👏👏👏 #pencilportrait #year9artists @birkenheadschool
Some of our talented company created a video of the behind the scenes of show week! 💃✨   Footloose the Musical 2026 🪩🎶🤠

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