Birches First School
URN: 124077 • Wolverhampton WV8 2JG
Overview
- Name
- Birches First School
- URN
- 124077
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sabrina Varricchione (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Birches Avenue, Wolverhampton WV8 2JG
Summary
Birches First School is a community primary school located in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 185 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150. The school promotes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to believe in themselves and strive for personal success. The ethos centres on developing a strong partnership between home, school, and the community, recognising parents as primary educators in their children's learning journey.
The curriculum at Birches is designed to cater to pupils of all abilities, fostering academic, physical, and creative development. The school emphasizes high standards and expectations, aiming to instill resilience, curiosity, and a sense of belonging among students. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, children are prepared for future educational challenges while learning to respect and appreciate diverse cultures within their community.
Birches First School values the importance of community involvement and encourages positive relationships between parents and staff. The school’s core values—Belief, Independence, Resilience, Curiosity, Honesty, Enthusiasm, and Success—are celebrated throughout school life, ensuring that every child is supported in becoming a confident and independent learner.
The curriculum at Birches is designed to cater to pupils of all abilities, fostering academic, physical, and creative development. The school emphasizes high standards and expectations, aiming to instill resilience, curiosity, and a sense of belonging among students. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, children are prepared for future educational challenges while learning to respect and appreciate diverse cultures within their community.
Birches First School values the importance of community involvement and encourages positive relationships between parents and staff. The school’s core values—Belief, Independence, Resilience, Curiosity, Honesty, Enthusiasm, and Success—are celebrated throughout school life, ensuring that every child is supported in becoming a confident and independent learner.
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Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 185
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 7.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 150 | 7.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 150 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 150 | 7.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 150 | 7.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 150 | 7.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 150 | 7.30 |
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