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Birchwood Community High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Birchwood Community High School
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Birchwood Community High School
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- Birchwood WA3 7PT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils currently in the school make good progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils in lessons and at social times is good
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are committed and well-qualified subject specialists
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have used appraisal, monitoring and training opportunities well
Strengths and Challenges: Almost all teaching in the school is now good
Opportunities for Involvement: The school works closely with parents and carers
Communication: Teachers keep parents well informed about their children’s progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses in surveys indicate satisfaction with the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors scrutinise and challenge leaders effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have effectively addressed the areas for improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe and bullying issues are dealt with effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is strong
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wide-ranging programme of extracurricular activities
Career Counselling Services: School provides detailed careers information, education and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Increased guidance for post-16 choices to meet students' needs
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly effective special educational needs leadership
Subjects Offered: Pupils choose from a good range of subjects
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Birchwood Community High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 913 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 15.1 | 13 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 45.37% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 51.17% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 9 | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 2 | 47.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 13 | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 7 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.08% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 2 | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 8 | 47.41% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 24.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 4 | 12.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 4 | 17.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 2.93 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 74.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 14.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 27.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.58% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 26.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 20.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 72.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 70.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 14.42% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.5% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 14.3 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 14.3 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 4.47% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 283 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 42.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 13.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 15.22 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 358 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 53.71% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 21% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 12% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.17 4 | 23.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.05 4 | 23.03 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.3% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 330 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 54.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 11.83% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.78 | 22.61 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 15.48 10 | 21.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.96% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 12 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 24.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.41 | 14.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.56 | 16.87 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 6.53% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 32% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 25.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birchwood Community High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
