About the school
Birkdale School is an academically selective school in Sheffield with Senior School entry at S1 (Y7). The school also has a co-educational sixth form and gives its address as Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Ben Bowles |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £50 registration fee; £250 deposit once a place has been offered. |
📅 Open days: Prep & Senior School Open Morning: Saturday 3rd October 2026, 9.30am–12.30pm; Senior School (Y7 to Y11) at Oakholme Road. The school also says 'every day is an open day' and offers personal tours by arrangement.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | ISEB |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Birkdale School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 1 Dec 2026 |
For September 2027 entry, the closing date for registering was Friday 20 November 2026; Birkdale's test day was Tuesday 1 December 2026, and candidates sitting at an alternative invigilation centre had to complete the tests by that date. Outcomes were emailed during the following week, with formal offers sent shortly after the February half term holiday. Late registrations were placed on a waiting list and considered after the initial deadline in Spring 2027 for acceptance of offered places. The
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