The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 149
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 53%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mr Stephen Latham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
The Mount, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirchwood School
Independent · 659m away
Birchwood Community High School
Secondary · 956m away
Gorse Covert Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Locking Stumps Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Academy · 2.3km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birchwood CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birchwood CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchwood CofE Primary School?
Birchwood CofE Primary School currently has 149 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchwood CofE Primary School take?
Birchwood CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchwood CofE Primary School?
Birchwood CofE Primary School is in Warrington, WA3 6QG, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchwood CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birchwood CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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