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The Birches School
Newholme Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XZ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
170
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to providing quality education for children aged 4-11. However, it's important to note that there are currently no pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic performance. Overall, while the school has strengths in its Ofsted evaluation, parents may want to consider the academic progress data when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani25.9%
Black African18.2%
White British15.9%
Other8.8%
Black Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
White Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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53.42620, -2.24842 · M20 2XZ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105613
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.thebirchesschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Birches School rated by Ofsted?
The Birches School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is The Birches School a good school?
The Birches School scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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