Birches Head Academy

URN: 124390 • Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8DD

Overview

Name
Birches Head Academy
URN
124390
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
50.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katie Dixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Birches Head Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8DD

Summary

Birches Head Academy (BHA) is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Stoke-on-Trent, with an enrolment of 826 pupils and a capacity of 1,050. The school is part of The Frank Field Education Trust, which emphasizes the importance of social justice through excellence in education. BHA aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to aspire to be more and contribute positively to their community.

The school offers a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to equip students with essential skills and behaviours for a successful future. The leadership, under Principal Mr P. Masher, prioritises the well-being and academic success of all pupils, ensuring that the educational experience is of the highest standard. BHA fosters a culture of safety, happiness, and challenge, aiming to prepare students for a choice-filled life guided by strong moral values.

BHA actively engages with the local community and provides various opportunities for parental involvement, including open morning tours and forums. The school celebrates achievements, such as improved GCSE results, and promotes extracurricular activities to enhance the overall educational experience.

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Key details

LA
Stoke-on-Trent
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1050
Pupils
826
Boys
443
Girls
383
FSM %
29.50
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2020-11-30
Last Ofsted
2018-06-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 826 443 383 1050 29.50
2024-09-11 826 443 383 1050 29.50
2023-09-11 826 443 383 1050 29.50
2022-09-11 826 443 383 1050 29.50
2021-09-11 826 443 383 1050 29.50
2020-09-11 826 443 383 828 29.50

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