Birkdale School
Other independent school in Sheffield (Sheffield).
Location
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Our vision at Birkdale is to provide the best academic education for each pupil which will enable them to achieve their full potential and equip them for the rest of their life.
A dedicated team of outstanding academic specialists deliver high quality expert teaching in a wide range of subjects in an aspirational and supportive environment resulting in: Learning is supported by excellent facilities, specialist resources and small classes encouraging pupils to develop as independent, intelligent and insightful individuals and life-long learners who are self-aware, reflective and proficient in a wide range of skills and abilities.
The school has strong links across the city of Sheffield, including with the universities, professions and different sections of industry providing pupils with further insights to higher education and career opportunities.
The tailored academic education received at Birkdale aims to prepare pupils not only for higher education, professional training and their future careers but also to contribute positively to society as life-long learners. Birkdale School, 4 Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH I Telephone: 0114 266 8408
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 107163
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Constituency
- Sheffield Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1956
Governing body
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