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Birkenhead School
Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 2JD
School Information
An open and happy community where endeavour and achievement flourish and where every child is valued for his or her own qualities and talents. As well as a secure route to academic success, Birkenhead School provides a caring and structured environment where pupils grow in self-confidence and enjoy a wealth of opportunities for teamwork and personal development, both in and out of the classroom.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
783 |
| School Inspection Report: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
|
| Day (£): |
2215 - 3202 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Test, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report, Assessment, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
|
|
- 18 |
- 18 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
|
570 |
213 |
95 |
11 |
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Greek, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Product Design, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Design & Technology Suite, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Library, Music Centre, Music suite, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, CCF/ACF, Ceramics, Chess, Choir, Circus Club, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Electronics, Environmental/Green club, Handicrafts, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Practical Engineering, Riding, Rock Climbing, School newspaper, Science club, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, World Challenge, Year book
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Unihoc, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Kosher, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
28235 |
| DfE Reference Number: |
344 / 6023 |