Birchills Church of England Community Academy

URN: 139435 • Walsall WS2 8NF

Overview

Name
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
URN
139435
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
G Poole (since 2025)
Telephone
01922721063
Website
Visit
Address
Farringdon Street, Walsall WS2 8NF

Summary

Birchills Church of England Community Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Walsall, serving 442 pupils with a capacity of 420. As a sponsor-led academy under St. Chad's Academies Trust and the Diocese of Lichfield, the school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values. The academy aims to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically and personally.

The curriculum at Birchills is designed to offer a well-rounded education, incorporating subjects such as STEM, Religious Education, and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. The school places a strong emphasis on reading and phonics, ensuring that children develop essential literacy skills from an early age. Additionally, Birchills supports students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through tailored provisions and emotional literacy support.

Birchills Academy actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various resources and opportunities for involvement, including after-school clubs and partnership meetings. The school prioritises safeguarding and online safety, ensuring a secure environment for all students. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.

Key details

LA
Walsall
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
442
Boys
194
Girls
248
FSM %
43.10
Open date
2013-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 442 194 248 420 43.10
2024-09-11 443 201 242 420 44.80
2023-09-11 454 197 257 420 47.60
2022-09-11 454 197 257 420 47.60
2021-09-11 435 198 237 420 44.10
2020-09-11 437 212 225 420 38.00

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