The Byrchall High School

URN: 138699 • Wigan WN4 9PQ

Overview

Name
The Byrchall High School
URN
138699
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alan Birchall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942728221
Website
Visit
Address
Warrington Road, Wigan WN4 9PQ

Summary

Byrchall High School, located in Wigan, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,075 students and a capacity of 1,175. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where students are encouraged to explore new interests through a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs. Feedback from students highlights a strong sense of community and belonging, with many expressing their enjoyment of school life and the friendships they have formed.

The school offers a robust curriculum designed to engage students and promote academic success, with particular emphasis on practical learning experiences. Recent initiatives, such as after-school revision sessions for Year 11 students, demonstrate the school's commitment to academic excellence and student support. Additionally, Byrchall High School places a strong focus on pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the guidance they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Parents have praised the dedicated staff for their commitment to student welfare and achievement, reinforcing the school's ethos of providing every young person with the best possible educational opportunities. Byrchall High School continues to be an integral part of the Wigan community, hosting events that bring together students, families, and staff.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1175
Pupils
1075
Boys
529
Girls
546
FSM %
34.50
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1075 529 546 1175 34.50
2024-09-11 1058 537 521 1175 34.60
2023-09-11 968 493 475 1175 27.70
2022-09-11 968 493 475 1175 27.70
2021-09-11 973 480 493 1175 24.50
2020-09-11 960 480 480 1175 19.40

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