Record

StorageSite	UCL Institute of Education
Level	SubSeries
Reference Number	GDS/12/2
Title	Birkenhead High School
Date	1901-2001
Description	Papers regarding Birkenhead High School, including a list of items in the file; papers regarding the formation of the school; prospectuses; papers regarding further education for pupils over the age of 17 at the school; circulars; regulations; head mistress's reports; papers regarding distinguished old girls; papers regarding events at the school; and correspondence.
Extent	1 folder.
AdminHistory	Birkenhead High School was the first Girls' Public Day School Company School which they did not open. Opened by High School Company of Girls, 1884; transferred to the GPDSC in 1901; moved to 86 Devonshire Place, 1905; evacuated to Shrewsbury High School during World War II; new classroom block added, 1955; new laboratories installed, 1961; kitchen and hall added, 1964; lecture theatre added, 1971; arts centre added, 1974; designated academy status from 2009.
AccessStatus	Open
Related Material	The main records of the school are still in the possession of Birkenhead High School. Inspection Reports were also originally held in the file but were removed at a later date when the records were held by the Trust.

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