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Birkenhead School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Birkenhead School is a other independent not applicable school in Prenton, Wirral , serving pupils aged 0–19, with 955 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

0–19

Age range

955

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Birkenhead School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Birkenhead School is set by Wirral and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wirral catchment area documents →

Birkenhead School — School Information

Full address
58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0–19 years
DfE URN
105123

Other Not applicable Schools in Prenton

If Birkenhead School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Prenton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Birkenhead School

Is Birkenhead School oversubscribed?

Birkenhead School is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Birkenhead School?

Admission to Birkenhead School is managed by Wirral. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Birkenhead School cover?

Birkenhead School is a not applicable school in Prenton, Wirral, serving pupils aged 0–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.