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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- VIEW CALENDAR (calendar)
- Library System Login Guide (download)
- Data Protection Policy (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Wisepay Login Guide (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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