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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Delves Infant School (73.3)
- St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (71.3)
- Park Hall Infant School (70.2)
- Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (69.2)
- Landywood Primary School (66.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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