The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss G Poole
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Farringdon Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEmmanuel School
Independent · 311m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Primary · 399m away
Walsall College
16 plus · 633m away
Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Primary · 749m away
The Ladder School
Free school · 956m away
Bescot Hall
Independent · 1.1km away
Alumwell Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Alumwell Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birchills Church of England Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchills Church of England Community Academy?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchills Church of England Community Academy take?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchills Church of England Community Academy?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy is in Walsall, WS2 8NF, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchills Church of England Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Birchills Church of England Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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