A Warm Welcome to Birkenhead School
Thank you for registering to attend our Seniors & Sixth Form Open Evening this coming Thursday 3rd October 6-8pm
Ahead of the event, we wanted to provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of the evening. We have included a programme of events, our Campus Map, 360 Tour, and an exclusive look at our annual publication, In Focus.
We look forward to welcoming you to our School.
The Headmaster’s Talk is taking place at 6.15pm.
Mr Vicars, Headmaster, will be talking at 6.15pm and will share with you the opportunities available at the School and why choosing Birkenhead School can be the best investment you can make for your son or daughter.
Parking & Registration Point
Parking is available via the entrance on Bidston Road.
Upon arrival please go to the Sixth Form Centre to register and receive your Open Evening Welcome Information.
Why Choose Birkenhead School
Academic Success: A Level results place the School as one of the leading schools within the UK. Our A Level results place us 51st in the UK (out of 220 independent schools) and 85th in the UK (out of 218 independent schools) for GCSE results. At GCSE we had 59% of grades awarded 9-7 compared to the Grammar School average (on Wirral) of 49%.
Co-curricular offering: an outstanding co-curricular programme encompassing Music, Drama, Sport, along with a range of domestic and international trips.
Clubs – an extensive programme of lunchtime and after-school clubs to choose from each week – from Sports and Music to Astronomy and Costume Club – there is something for everyone to choose, try and enjoy.
Leadership & Mentoring opportunities: We believe it’s essential for all of our students to develop their leadership skills, to be better prepared for their working lives and to give them the resolve, commitment and resilience that sets apart a good leader from a great one. Find out more about our Leadership Pathways on the Open evening.
Birkenhead Futures: an exciting programme designed to prepare students for Higher Education and the world of work.
Beyond the Curriculum: a range of programmes outside of the academic curriculum including etiquette lessons, first impressions and life skills that look to develop students into responsible and informed adults.
Nicholls Lecture Series: The Nicholls Lecture Series provides Sixth Form students with thought-provoking lectures on a broad range of topics from leading industry professionals introducing them to ideas, interests and experiences beyond the academic curriculum.
Old Birkonian Society: lifelong membership and access to the wider School alumni offering friendship, support and mentoring.
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.
Assessment Days
September 2025 Entry (Year 6 applicants) – 20th, 21st & 22nd January 2025
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.
Book A Taster Day or Personal Tour
Find out about our academic, sport and music offerings, hear from students and discover what difference an independent education could make to your son or daughter’s educational journey.
Upcoming Open Events
Sixth Form Options Evening – Thursday 30th January 2025, 6-8pm
Whole School Open Day – Saturday 26th April 2025, 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.