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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.

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27 April 2026

Seniors Trip to Alpe d’Huez

Over the Easter holidays, 62 students from Years 8 to...

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
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Looking back on some of the shows we’ve seen this year! What a variety and how lucky we are to have seen such amazing shows!   But which one was your favourite? 🎭✨

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
Small Sessions

Saturday 6th June 2026 – 11.00am-2.00pm

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

The countdown is on until we team up with ParentFolk for Small Sessions- a curated family social for early years 0-5yrs!

Carefully crafted for maximum FUN without the overwhelm. Come and join us Saturday 6th June 11am-2pm.

For more info and to grab a ticket for a £5, visit the link below.

BUY TICKETS

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