St Anselm's College

St. Anselm’s College is a Catholic grammar school for boys, founded in 1933, that operates under the Edmund Rice ethos. Its mission is to educate the whole person through academic challenge and moral formation, with faith at the heart of its activities, fostering a spirit of service and respect for creation.

The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that extends beyond the National Curriculum, delivered by subject specialists. The programme includes core subjects such as Religious Education, English, Mathematics, and the sciences, with options for specialization at GCSE and A-Level (Key Stage 5), including subjects like Business Studies, Economics, Psychology, and BTEC qualifications in Sport and Science. It also provides statutory teaching in Citizenship and PSHE, including Relationship, Sex and Health Education.

The school manages admissions through a formal process that includes an entrance examination, for which sample papers and familiarisation materials are provided. It facilitates transitions from Year 6 to Year 7 and handles in-year admissions, with specific policies and an appeals process in place. Prospective families can contact the college office for further information or to request a prospectus.

The academic calendar includes term dates for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years. The school year is structured around various events, including mock examinations, induction evenings, work experience placements, and educational trips.

The campus is located on Manor Hill in Birkenhead, Wirral. It provides facilities to support a broad curriculum, including classrooms for academic subjects, sports facilities for physical education and games, and spaces for music and other co-curricular activities.