Birkdale provides a strong academic education through outstanding individualised teaching, which inspires all pupils to achieve their personal best. It offers a well-rounded education enabling pupils to pursue a wide range of interests, equipping them with skills and values to live a successful, fruitful and fulfilling life. Underpinned by strong Christian values, everyone is treated with care and respect.
- Cyril Martin GC, MC (1897-1973), soldier and George Cross recipient
- Sir Rex Harrison (1908-1990), actor
- Sir Paul Kennedy, QC (born 1935), former Lord Justice of appeal
- Michael Palin (born 1943), comedian, actor, traveller and writer
- Bruce Dickinson (born 1958), musician
- Ian G. Walker (born 1958), industrialist
- Mark Roe (born 1963), golfer
- Lord Allan of Hallam (Formerly Richard Allan, MP) (born 1966), Liberal Democrat Peer
- Richard Coyle (born 1972), actor.
- Justin Wilson (1978-2015), racing driver
- Stefan Wilson (born 1989), racing driver
- Charlie Davies (rugby player) (born 1989), Rugby Union player.