Birchfield School

URN: 123616 • Wolverhampton WV7 3AF

Overview

Name
Birchfield School
URN
123616
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Amy Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01902372534
Website
Visit
Address
Harriot's Hayes Lane, Wolverhampton WV7 3AF

Summary

Birchfield School is an independent, mixed-gender institution located in Albrighton, near Wolverhampton, serving 191 pupils aged 4 to 16. With a history spanning 88 years, the school offers a comprehensive educational experience from Reception through to Year 11, including a GCSE programme. The school’s ethos centres on fostering a family-like community, encouraging both academic and personal growth in a nurturing environment.

The curriculum at Birchfield is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating not only core academic subjects but also a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama, and art. The school prides itself on small class sizes and experienced teachers, ensuring individual attention and support for each child. Additionally, Birchfield maintains a close relationship with its onsite nursery and sister school, St Dominic’s Grammar School, facilitating smooth transitions and continued educational opportunities.

Set in a picturesque 20-acre rural location, Birchfield School aims to make independent education accessible and affordable. The school is committed to celebrating each child's achievements and fostering a strong work ethic, curiosity, and a passion for learning, preparing students for future success.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
260
Pupils
191
Boys
108
Girls
83
FSM %
Open date
1943-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 191 108 83 260
2024-09-11 181 103 78 260
2023-09-11 142 76 66 260 0.00
2022-09-11 142 76 66 260 0.00
2021-09-11 115 61 54 260 0.00
2020-09-11 120 71 49 164 0.00

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