Discover what more an independent education can offer

We offer students an outstanding educational experience and a warm and welcoming School community from Early Years to Sixth Form. Our experienced and inspirational teachers enthuse and support pupils to discover passions and interests that will inspire them throughout life.

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Upcoming Open Events

Whole School Open Day

Saturday 26th April 2025

9:30am – 12:30pm

Taster & Assessment Days

Assessment Days – Seniors / Year 7 Entry

Seniors has been over-subscribed in recent years and we strongly encourage early application. Assessment days take place for pupils in the summer term of Year 5.

September 2025 Entry (Year 6 applicants) – Wednesday 5th February

September 2026 Entry (Year 5 applicants) – 16th, 17th & 18th June 2025

Early application and attendance at the June Assessment Days (for Year 5 pupils) is strongly encouraged as the School operates a waiting list for Year 7 places.

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Taster Days for Entry to Prep

‘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.

Reception entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 26th March, Wednesday 21st May 9.15am (45 minutes)

Year 1 entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 21st May (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. 2025 dates:

Year 2 entry in September 2025 – Tuesday 20th May

Year 3 entry in September 2025 – Tuesday 3rd June

Year 4 entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 21st May

Year 5 entry in September 2025 – Wednesday 4th June

Year 6 entry in September 2025 – TBC

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.

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If you would like to meet our staff and pupils, and to experience Birkenhead School for yourself please complete the form below.

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Junior Open Morning - Friday 7th March 2025
Whole School Open Day - Saturday 26th April 2025
Assessment Days - Year 7 Entry
Taster Day - Prep
Taster Day - Sixth Form
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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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