The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- FSM
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Rob O'Hara (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
October 2004 | Inspection
Location
Newholme Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLancasterian School
Special school · Very close
Didsbury High School
Secondary · 388m away
Cavendish Primary School
Primary · 485m away
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Independent · 489m away
Shawgrove School
Special school · 519m away
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Independent · 652m away
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Primary · 800m away
Ewing School
Special school · 807m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Birches School's Ofsted rating?
The Birches School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Birches School?
The Birches School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Birches School take?
The Birches School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Birches School?
The Birches School is in Manchester, M20 2XZ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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