The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 245
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Philip Leaney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherard Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 414m away
Sherard Primary School
Primary · 414m away
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
16 plus · 504m away
Craven Lodge School
Special school · 918m away
Brownlow Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 1.6km away
The Mount School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)?
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) currently has 245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) take?
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) caters for pupils aged 11-18.
Where is Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)?
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) is in Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) have a sixth form?
Yes, Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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