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Birkenhead School
Independent school · Wirral
| Address | 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 892 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01516524014 |
| Website | https://www.birkenheadschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 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 2 Jul 2027 |
Michaelmas 2 finishes at midday.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 6 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Summer 2 starts Tuesday 6 June 2028, as written.
Fees
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-School full fees (termly) | £4,161.00 |
| Pre-School with 15 free hours (termly) | £2,497.00 |
| Reception | £4,161.00 |
| Prep (Years 1 & 2) | £4,490.00 |
| Prep (Years 3 to 6) | £4,756.00 |
| Seniors (Years 7 & 8) | £5,546.00 |
| Seniors (Year 9 to 11) | £6,301.00 |
| Sixth Form | £6,379.00 |
| Catering (compulsory from Pre-Prep to Year 11) | £380.00 |
Academic year and VAT treatment not stated. Optional monthly direct debit amounts also given (e.g. Reception £1,040, Sixth Form £1,595). £35 added to Seniors' Michaelmas Term fees for Old Birkonian Society membership. Minibus Service £470 per term.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-School
Prep entry from Pre-School to Year 6. Families are encouraged to attend an Open Event or book a personal visit during term time. Pre-School and Junior applications are open for September 2027.
Open events: Prep Open Morning, 9.30-11.15am Friday 13th November
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Willaston / Ellesmere Port | Rossmore Road East, Sutton Way, Ledsham Road, Willaston, Bromborough Station | 07:28 |
| Meols / Upton route (start of timetable truncated) | Meols, Upton |
Cost: £450 per term Full Return
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.