Birchwood Primary School
URN: 138934 • Tamworth B78 1QU
Overview
- Name
- Birchwood Primary School
- URN
- 138934
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Coleman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01827892913
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Birchwood Avenue, Tamworth B78 1QU
Summary
Birchwood Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Tamworth, Warwickshire, with a current enrolment of 453 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, evident in its various awards, including the School Wellbeing Award and the Artsmark Gold award. Birchwood prioritises the holistic development of its students, promoting British values and personal, social, health, and economic education.
The curriculum at Birchwood is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing core subjects such as English and Maths, alongside a wide range of creative and physical disciplines. The school also emphasizes the importance of reading, offering resources and support to encourage literacy both in school and at home. Additional programs, such as Forest School and various extracurricular activities, enhance the learning experience and promote community engagement.
Birchwood Primary School places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and safety, providing access to mental health resources and support services for families. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and development. For more information, visit their website at [birchwoodprimaryschool.com](http://www.birchwoodprimaryschool.com/).
The curriculum at Birchwood is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing core subjects such as English and Maths, alongside a wide range of creative and physical disciplines. The school also emphasizes the importance of reading, offering resources and support to encourage literacy both in school and at home. Additional programs, such as Forest School and various extracurricular activities, enhance the learning experience and promote community engagement.
Birchwood Primary School places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and safety, providing access to mental health resources and support services for families. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and development. For more information, visit their website at [birchwoodprimaryschool.com](http://www.birchwoodprimaryschool.com/).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governors Secure Area (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Offer (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND activities Padlet (sen)
- SEND support Groups padlet (sen)
- SENDirect - Support, services and family information (sen)
- Warwickshire SEND Local Offer (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas Barnes Primary School (70.8)
- Glascote Academy (70.5)
- St Andrew's CofE (C) Primary School (65.9)
- Mary Howard CofE (VC) Primary School (65.2)
- Millfield Primary School (64.9)
Key details
- LA
- Warwickshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 453
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 244
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-09-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 453 | 209 | 244 | 420 | 13.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 452 | 219 | 233 | 420 | 13.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 440 | 225 | 215 | 420 | 12.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 440 | 225 | 215 | 420 | 12.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 443 | 235 | 208 | 420 | 13.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 437 | 223 | 214 | 420 | 10.30 |
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