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Birches Head Academy has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 3 parent and student reviews on SchoolBrowse. These reviews cover various aspects including safety, teaching quality, communication, wellbeing, facilities, inclusion, and value for money.

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Birches Head Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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About Birches Head Academy

Birches Head Academy is a school that aims to achieve social justice through excellence in education. It has a knowledge-rich curriculum and a focus on developing skills and behaviours that enable students to lead a choice-filled life.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Paul Masher

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

56.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

30.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.95

Progress 8

Well below average

15.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

31.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

44.3% entered EBacc

6.7% achieved EBacc

210 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 3

Sophie D.

Parent Feb 20, 2024

5.0

"Fantastic school with a great community!"

We've been so impressed with Birches Head Academy since our daughter started in year 7. The staff are always supportive, and the facilities are amazing. We love the emphasis on social justice and excellence in education - it really shows in the way the kids are encouraged to be their best selves. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

Emily O.

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"Our child thrived at BHA!"

Our son attended BHA from year 9-11 and we couldn't be happier with his experience. The teachers were always available to offer support, and the extracurricular programs were a great way for him to discover his passions. He achieved great grades and went on to do really well at university. Thank you, BHA!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

David K.

Parent Jun 25, 2023

4.0

"Some positives, some areas for improvement"

We've been at BHA for a couple of years now, and while we love many things about the school, we do feel that communication with parents could be better. Our child is in the SEND department, and we appreciate the extra support they receive. However, we've sometimes struggled to get updates about their progress. Overall, a decent school, but still working on some things.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5