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 P Adams
Mr J Stirrett
Mr A Armstrong

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 D J Byrne (Bursar)

Telephone: 0151 652 4014

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

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Sports Access Scholarships

We’re delighted to announce the launch of Sports Access Scholarships for students looking to join the Sixth Form.

A Sports Taster & Assessment Day will be held on Wednesday 11th February.

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