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Birkenhead School
Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 2JD
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School Information
An open and happy community where endeavour and achievement flourish. Set in a spacious & beautiful campus, the School provides a caring and structured environment in which pupils grow in self-confidence and enjoy many opportunities for teamwork and personal development. Alongside the highest academic standards, the School also values integrity, self-discipline, compassion and respect for others.
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: |
755 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
|
| Day (£): |
2106 - 2990 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Scholarship Exam, Report, Assessment, Test & Interview, Report & Exam & Interview, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, 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 |
|
|
1 - 17 |
1 - 17 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
|
616 |
139 |
102 |
15 |
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, 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, General Studies, Geography, German, Greek, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, CDT Centre, Chapel, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Concert Hall, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Bridge, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Electronics, Environmental/Green club, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Practical Engineering, School newspaper, Science club, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, Year book, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Other, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
28235 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
117 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
334 / 6023 |