Home | About Us Welcome to Birkenhead School, one of the UK's leading independent schools and the only selective, co-educational school on the Wirral. As a proud member of HMC, we welcome children from Nursery through to Sixth Form, embracing the privilege and responsibility of shaping their educational journeys during these formative years. Our priority is to understand each student as an individual, fostering their core values while providing a rich array of academic and co-curricular opportunities. Our aim is to nurture resilient, ambitious, and responsible young adults, ready to thrive in an ever-changing world. It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Birkenhead School, one of the UK's top independent schools and Wirral's only selective, co-educational school. Take a look at memorable events over the Schools 165+ year history. With our unique community being able to offer those involved with the School a happy and caring environment to belong to, Birkenhead School's common aim is to ensure our whole School community can continue to play an important role in the local community, as well as making a difference further afield. Find more information on how you can support us below.