About the school
Birkenhead School is an independent day school in Wirral for girls and boys from 3 years to Sixth Form. The site says the Senior School serves ages 11-16 and that the school also has a Sixth Form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3 years to Sixth For |
| Headteacher | Mr Vicars |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Seniors (Years 7 & 8) £5,546 per term; Seniors (Year 9 to 11) £6,301 per term; Sixth Form £6,379 per term (2026/2027 academic year). |
📅 Open days: Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday 1st October 2026, 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Whole School Open Day: Saturday 8th May, 10.00am–1.00pm. Prep Open Morning (Pre-Prep to Year 5 Entry): Friday 13th November, 9.30am to 11.15am.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Birkenhead School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Competition | The Senior School is described as "oversubscribed"; the site also says "September 2027 Senior School entry is now fully subscribed and a waiting list is in operation." |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school states that "September 2027 Senior School entry is now fully subscribed and a waiting list is in operation" and encourages families interested in future entry to attend its Whole School Open Day in May 2027.
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