A Warm Welcome to Birkenhead School
Thank you for registering to attend our Prep Open Morning on Friday 14th November 9:30am – 11:15am
Ahead of the event, we wanted to provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of the morning. We have included the morning plans, our Campus Map, 360 Tour, and an exclusive look at our annual publication, In Focus.
We look forward to welcoming you to our School.
What’s the Plan?
You are welcome to arrive from 9:30am via the Shrewsbury Road entrance to Prep (as shown on the map), where our Year 6 pupils and Admissions Team will be waiting to greet you.
Our pupils will then guide you on a tour of Prep, including visits to classrooms, a performance by our talented Prep musicians in Prep Hall, and the opportunity to experience what a typical day at Prep is like for our pupils.
After your tour, you’ll have the chance to meet members of the Prep Senior Management Team, and enjoy refreshments while you chat and ask any further questions.
Registration Point
Upon arrival please head to Prep Hall from the Shrewsbury Road entrance, indicated on the map below, where our students will be waiting to direct you. Upon arrival we will register your attendance and you will receive your Open Morning Welcome Information Pack.
Why Choose Birkenhead School:
Class sizes - smaller class sizes that allows each child to be seen and heard
Beyond the Curriculum – a curriculum that goes beyond the National Curriculum to truly inspire a love of learning and develop skills for life
Outstanding Opportunities - including our Inspiring Talks Series with high-profile authors
Sport – children taking part in four hours of timetabled lessons each week in Juniors, and have full access to the School’s excellent sports facilities
Music - group and individual lessons are taught by subject specialists and children can join our Prep Orchestra in Juniors
Leadership Pathways – opportunities to develop leadership skills from a young age
Clubs and Activities – over 50 lunchtime and after-school clubs are available each week – from Nature Club to Climbing Club – there is something for everyone to choose and enjoy
Outdoor Learning - our Outdoor Classroom, Forest School, allotments and sensory garden provide a truly inspiring place to learn
A warm and welcoming School community - where children can grow and develop through to Sixth Form and the wider alumni network.
In Focus
Take an exclusive look at our annual publication, In Focus. This carefully collated magazine is an opportunity to see all of the wonderful things children and students from Early Years to Sixth Form get up to from sport to productions and celebrates everything that makes our school so special.
‘Play & Learn’ Sessions (Reception & Year 1 Entry)
‘Play and Learn’ sessions for Reception and Year 1 entry are 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
Upcoming Open Events
Whole School Open Day – Saturday 26th April 2026, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Explore our Campus
Take a look around our Campus where you can tour our School from Early Years through to Sixth Form and discover the facilities.
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.
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Contact Us
If you would like to book onto our next open day please contact our Admissions team.