The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 14–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Capacity
- 0%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Jane Hollister (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Bowen Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4FP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPent Valley Technology College
Secondary · Very close
Morehall Primary School
Primary · Very close
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 477m away
Harcourt Primary School
Primary · 626m away
The Harvey Grammar School
Secondary · 795m away
Sandgate Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cheriton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birchwood's Ofsted rating?
Birchwood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Birchwood take?
Birchwood caters for pupils aged 14 to 16.
Where is Birchwood?
Birchwood is in Folkestone, CT19 4FP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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