Birkdale School
Birkdale School is a Christian independent school for pupils aged 4–18, in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire in England. Founded by Maurice Asterley, in 1904, the school provides education underpinned by a strong Christian ethos.
| Birkdale School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Oakholme Road Sheffield , South Yorkshire , S10 3DH England | |
| Coordinates | 53.374510°N 1.504785°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | Res Non Verba (Actions not Words) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1904 |
| Founder | Maurice Asterley |
| Head Master | Peter Harris |
| Staff | ~200 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 4 to 18 |
| Enrolment | ~1,000 pupils (inc. Prep School) |
| Houses | Griffiths, Asterley, Hall and Heeley. |
| Colour(s) | Red , Dark Blue |
| Publication | The Birkdalian |
| Former pupils | Old Birkdalians |
| Partner Schools | Peace Garden School, Nepal |
| Website | http://www.birkdaleschool.org.uk/ |
Birkdale is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a registered charity, educating roughly 1000 students per annum. Previously just a boys school, since 1995 girls have been admitted to the Sixth Form, with the whole school becoming co-educational in September 2020, starting with the youngest four year groups.
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