Schools in Birkenhead
There are 21 schools in Birkenhead on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 14 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Wirral local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Birkenhead (14)
- Bedford Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH42 6RT
- Bidston Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH41 0DQ
- Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH41 2UJ
- Co-op Academy PortlandAcademy sponsor led · CH41 0AB
- Devonshire Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH42 9JX
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH41 7DU
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH41 8DU
- Rock Ferry Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH42 2BL
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH42 4NE
- St Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH41 2TD
- The Priory Parish CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH41 4HS
- Well Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CH42 5PF
- Woodchurch Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CH42 9LJ
- Woodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH41 2SY
Secondary schools in Birkenhead (2)
- Birkenhead Park SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CH43 4UY
- Prenton High School for GirlsAcademy converter · CH42 6RR
Sixth form / 16-plus in Birkenhead (1)
- Wirral Metropolitan CollegeFurther education · CH41 4NT
Other phases in Birkenhead (4)
- Horizons Independent SchoolOther independent special school · CH42 8NU
- IMPACT Northwest SchoolsOther independent special school · CH41 1FF
- Kilgarth SchoolCommunity special school · CH41 8BA
- Wirral WrapOther independent special school · CH43 9LB
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Birkenhead?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 21 open schools with a Birkenhead address (as of 5 June 2026), including 14 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Birkenhead guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Birkenhead?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.