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Taster & Assessment Days
We warmly invite children considering entry into Year 7 to join us for one of our Taster & Assessment Days, held in June of Year 5 or January of Year 6.
These days are designed to be enjoyable and welcoming experiences, where children spend time in small groups getting to know the School, meeting staff and students, and taking part in a variety of engaging activities.
While we use the day to gain a well-rounded picture of each child, both in formal and informal settings, there’s no need for specific preparation. Children will complete an Adaptive Admissions Test and take part in a short group interview, allowing us to see their natural strengths, curiosity, and potential.
We aim to make the experience as relaxed and positive as possible, helping children to feel confident and excited about the next step in their educational journey.
September 2026 Entry (Year 6 applicants) – Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st January 2026
September 2027 Entry (Year 5 applicants) – Monday 8th to Wednesday 10th June 2026
‘Play & Learn’ Sessions (Reception & Year 1 Entry)
‘Play and Learn’ sessions for Reception and Year 1 entry are two-hour sessions where children are invited to spend time with children of the same age.
Year 1 entry in September 2026 – Wednesday 21st January 2026(2 hours)
Taster Days (Year 2 to Year 6 Entry)
Years 2-6 children are invited to spend a day at the School and are tailored to the individual child and their interests.
Application Deadline for Reception 2026 entry by Friday 21st November 2025.
Application Deadline for Year 1- Year 5 2026 entry by Friday 12th December 2025
Sixth Form Taster Days
Taster Days are an opportunity to experience a day at the School and each day is tailored to the individual and the subjects that they are interested in studying at A Level.
Please register your interest below.
Register Your Interest
Register Your Interest
If you would like to meet our staff and pupils, and to experience Birkenhead School for yourself please complete the form below.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Funded Access Scholarships & Bursaries Available
Take a 360 Tour of our Campus
Birkenhead School is located in Oxton and offers a wonderful environment where children grow and develop into young adults and we hope you enjoy exploring the campus via our interactive tour below.
The Welcome hotspot provides information on how to guide yourself through the tour and the menu on the left hand-side allows you to select specific areas of interest. You can ‘drag’ the image so that you can view the image as a ‘360° panorama’ and through the tour we have shared additional information, images and videos.
Seniors & Sixth Form Admissions
Ms Julie Hopper
seniorsadmissions@birkenheadschool.co.uk
0151 651 3009
Prep Admissions
Mrs Helen Askew
prepadmissions@birkenheadschool.co.uk
0151 652 4114
Early Years Admissions
Mrs Clare Foreman
earlyyearsadmissions@birkenheadschool.co.uk
0151 651 3008
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If you would like to book onto our next open day please contact our Admissions team.