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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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