Birches Head Academy
URN: 148220 • Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8DD
Overview
- Name
- Birches Head Academy
- URN
- 148220
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 28.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Masher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782233595
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Birches Head Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8DD
Summary
Birches Head Academy, located in Stoke-on-Trent, is a mixed secondary academy that serves 953 pupils, with a capacity for 1,050. As part of The Frank Field Education Trust, the academy is committed to the ethos of achieving social justice through excellence in education. The Principal, Mr. P. Masher, emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to "Aspire to Be More," fostering personal growth and community engagement.
The academy offers a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and moral compass needed to lead fulfilling lives. Birches Head Academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, as evidenced by recent improvements in GCSE results, and aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that challenges students to succeed.
In addition to its educational offerings, Birches Head Academy actively engages with the local community, encouraging students to make a positive impact. The school hosts various events, including open morning tours for prospective families, allowing them to explore the facilities and meet the dedicated staff. For more information, visit their website at http://www.bircheshead.org.uk.
The academy offers a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and moral compass needed to lead fulfilling lives. Birches Head Academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, as evidenced by recent improvements in GCSE results, and aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that challenges students to succeed.
In addition to its educational offerings, Birches Head Academy actively engages with the local community, encouraging students to make a positive impact. The school hosts various events, including open morning tours for prospective families, allowing them to explore the facilities and meet the dedicated staff. For more information, visit their website at http://www.bircheshead.org.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's College (74.5)
- Painsley Catholic College (70.2)
- Endon High School (64.8)
- Alsager School (64.4)
- Painsley Catholic College (64.2)
Key details
- LA
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 953
- Boys
- 502
- Girls
- 451
- FSM %
- 36.60
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 953 | 502 | 451 | 1050 | 36.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1045 | 556 | 489 | 1050 | 39.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 930 | 500 | 430 | 1050 | 36.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 930 | 500 | 430 | 1050 | 36.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 888 | 473 | 415 | 828 | 34.10 |
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