Birchwood School
URN: 148566 • WA3 7PW
Overview
- Name
- Birchwood School
- URN
- 148566
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deb Chappel (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01925202448
- Website
- Visit Birchwood School website
- Address
-
Ainscough Road, WA3 7PW
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Summary
Birchwood School is an independent special school located in Warrington, catering to a mixed-gender population of 38 pupils, with a capacity of 40. The school is dedicated to inspiring a better future for its students by fostering their individual talents and encouraging them to become responsible citizens. Birchwood aims to create a nurturing environment where each child can develop their voice and confidence.
The curriculum at Birchwood is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on personal growth and the development of social skills. The school emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in learning, ensuring that students engage actively in their education. Staff members are committed to understanding and addressing the individual needs of each child, which helps create a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Birchwood School values collaboration with external professionals, including therapists, to enhance the support provided to students. Parents have reported significant improvements in their children's well-being and academic progress, highlighting the school's person-centred approach and the positive relationships fostered between staff and students.
The curriculum at Birchwood is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on personal growth and the development of social skills. The school emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in learning, ensuring that students engage actively in their education. Staff members are committed to understanding and addressing the individual needs of each child, which helps create a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Birchwood School values collaboration with external professionals, including therapists, to enhance the support provided to students. Parents have reported significant improvements in their children's well-being and academic progress, highlighting the school's person-centred approach and the positive relationships fostered between staff and students.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- How long should you keep your child off school – checklist poster (download)
- About Us (other)
- Aims and ethos (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policy (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Green Lane Community Special School (79.7)
- Fox Wood Special School (67.5)
- Kassia Academy and Support Services (59.2)
- New Horizons School (56.2)
- Willow Tree Park (53.8)
Key details
- LA
- Warrington
- Age range
- 8 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 38
- Boys
- 29
- Girls
- 9
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-06-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 25 |
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