Birchwood Primary School

About Birchwood Primary School

Birchwood Primary School provides an exciting education for all children, offering rich opportunities and memorable experiences through our broad and balanced curriculum. Children's learning, well-being, safety, and happiness are at the heart of all we do. We strive to ensure that we develop resilient, responsible, and respectful citizens of the future.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Neil Coleman

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 86 responses • 19% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.6% positive 3.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.6% positive 3.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.6% positive 2.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.2% positive 3.5% negative

My child does well at this school

97.7% positive 2.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 86 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

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

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

20.6

Teachers (FTE)

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

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

71.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

80.0%

Reading

Avg score: 106.0

79.0%

Maths

Avg score: 105.0

83.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

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Sarah W

Parent May 15, 2023

5.0

"A Great Primary School Experience"

Both our children attended Birchwood Primary and we were very pleased with the education they received. The school's commitment to digital learning was impressive and the Lego Learning program was a highlight for our kids. We also appreciated the emphasis on safety and well-being.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Daniel R

Parent Jan 20, 2023

4.0

"Room for Improvement but a Good School"

My daughter is in Year 2 and we're generally happy with the school. The guided reading program is excellent and the teachers are knowledgeable. However, we've experienced some issues with communication from the school office and we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic Experience at Birchwood Primary"

Our son has been attending Birchwood Primary for a year now and we couldn't be happier with the school. The facilities are excellent, the teachers are supportive and the values of Consideration and Respect are truly embedded in the school culture. We love the outdoor learning opportunities and the commitment to safety first.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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