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Birkdale School
Independent school · Sheffield
| Address | Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 721 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01142668408 |
| Website | https://www.birkdaleschool.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 1 | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Easter 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Easter 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Half terms given as Saturday-Sunday holiday ranges; each period ends the Friday before and restarts the first weekday after. Terms finish at 12.00pm.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Easter 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Easter 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 13 Jul 2028 |
Half terms given as Saturday-Sunday holiday ranges; each period ends the Friday before and restarts the first weekday after. Terms finish at 12.00pm.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep (Reception-Y2) (inclusive of lunch and VAT) | £4,823.00 |
| Prep (Y3-Y6) | £5,928.00 |
| Senior School – Lower School (Y7 & Y8) | £7,109.00 |
| Senior School – Middle School (Y9-Y11) | £7,227.00 |
| Sixth Form (Y12 & Y13) | £7,227.00 |
Registration fee: £50.00
Deposit: £250.00
Fees from September 2026, per term, inclusive of lunch and VAT. Registration fee (£50, 11+) and acceptance deposit (£250) are from the admissions page. Discounts 25% for 3rd child, 50% for subsequent children. Music tuition £21.00 (Prep, 30 min) / £24.50 (Senior, 35 min) per lesson.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 4+, Y3, 11+, Sixth Form
Register with a birth certificate copy. Reception (4+) places are reserved in order of registration with offers from October of the year before entry after a parent meeting; Prep entry needs a taster and assessment day. 11+ entry is selective via ISEB Common Pre-Tests on 1 December 2026; register by 20 November 2026. Offers follow February half term.
- Parent meeting (Reception)
- Taster and assessment day (Prep)
- ISEB Common Pre-Tests: English, mathematics, non-verbal and verbal reasoning (11+)
- Scholarship assessments
Registration deadline: Fri 20 Nov 2026
Open events: Senior School Open Morning Saturday 3 October
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield/Dronfield/Meadowhead | Chesterfield, Dronfield, Meadowhead | 07:25 |
| Gateford/Worksop | Worksop, Todwick, Aston, Swallownest, Handsworth | 07:05 |
| Tickhill/Wickersley | Tickhill, Maltby/Hellaby, Wickersley, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, Waverley | 07:00 |
| High Green/Wortley | Yew Lane, Ecclesfield, Chapeltown, Wortley, Deepcar, Wharncliffe Side, Oughtibridge, Middlewood, Hillsborough, Crookes | 07:05 |
| Barlborough/Clowne | Mill Street, Slayley View Road, Barlborough, Mosborough Moor, Birley Moor Road | 07:00 |
| Darley Dale/Bakewell | Darley Dale, Bakewell, Calver | 07:25 |
| Hathersage/Hope Valley | Grindleford | 07:15 |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.