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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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