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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Senior School (Years 7 to 11) (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Birchfield (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Privacy Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Website Cookie Policy (other)
- Website Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cherry Trees School (72.7)
- Broadmeadow Special School (70.2)
- Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (63.3)
- Penn Hall School (63.0)
- Wightwick Hall School (60.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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