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).
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £9,417,179 | £8,815,966 | £8,707,257 | £16,618,580 | £5,355,181 | 149 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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 2024?
Birkenhead School reported total income of £13.64m and reported expenditure of £13.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birkenhead School?
Birkenhead School has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 3 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.
Details
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WIRRAL
CH43 2JD
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