Leadership & Governance

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

President

Sir Andreas Whittam Smith CBE

Governors

Mr M R Cashin MA (Chairman of the Governors)
Mrs C Howard
Mr M.S.Furniss
Mrs S J Higginson OBE
Dr N J Thorp
Mr D I Pottinger
Mr E N Rice FRICS
Mr W D C Rushworth BA

Company Secretary and Clerk to the Governors

Mr D J Byrne (Bursar)

All our Governors are volunteers with a strong history of commitment to the School, its provision and community. If there is a matter you wish to raise concerning governance, contact should be made in the first instance with the Clerk – Mr Danny Byrne

Telephone: 0151 652 4014

Post:  Birkenhead School, 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH43 2JD

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Seniors Assessment Days

Assessment Days are being held on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th June for Year 5 pupils looking to join Seniors in September 2026.

Please register your interest, or contact Ms. Julie Hopper, PA to the Headmaster to find out more.