Birkenhead School

We are an independent, co-educational school which admits girls and boys from 3 months to 18 years. The School comprises of a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior elements (including 6th Form).

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Activities & Mission

We are an independent, co-educational school which admits girls and boys from 3 months to 18 years. The School comprises of a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior elements (including 6th Form).

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Wirral

Financial Information

Latest Income

£13,561,480

Latest Expenditure

£13,272,711

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £218,663

Charitable Activities £12,905,687

Other Trading £104,281

Investments £307,578

Other Income £25,271

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,918,831

Raising Funds £353,546

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £334

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£13,561,480	£13,272,711	£12,918,831	£22,798,128	£10,057,127	160 / 12
2024	£13,639,560	£13,051,789	£12,756,232	£22,204,502	£8,273,552	166 / 30
2023	£12,484,010	£11,972,950	£11,674,437	£20,760,624	£9,473,297	167 / 30
2022	£11,554,498	£11,031,460	£10,882,959	£19,871,925	£9,457,371	165 / 32
2021	£10,391,126	£9,676,078	£9,570,291	£18,724,444	£4,356,495	163 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about Birkenhead School

What does Birkenhead School do?

We are an independent, co-educational school which admits girls and boys from 3 months to 18 years. The School comprises of a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior elements (including 6th Form).

How much income did Birkenhead School report in 2025?

Birkenhead School reported total income of £13.56m and reported expenditure of £13.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birkenhead School registered as a charity?

Birkenhead School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2002 as charity number 1093419. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Birkenhead School?

Birkenhead School is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birkenhead School operate?

Birkenhead School operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birkenhead School a registered charity?

Yes — Birkenhead School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093419.