Independent school · Wirral
Birkenhead School
- Ages 3–19
- Mixed
- £4,161–£6,379/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 3–19
- Pupils
- 892
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01516524014
- Address
- 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD
- Website
- birkenheadschool.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.