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Birchwood
Bowen Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4FP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.3 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Capacity
44
Ages
14–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid level of educational quality. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 73% of respondents expressing happiness, though the limited number of responses (11) may not fully capture the broader parent sentiment. However, it's important to note that there are no pupils currently enrolled, which could raise questions about the school's operational status.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
82%
School supports development
82%
My child is happy
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Good range of subjects
64%
School has high expectations
64%
School responds to concerns
55%
Good range of extra-curricular
46%
School keeps me informed
46%
Location
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51.09013, 1.14765 · CT19 4FP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135462
School typePupil referral unit
Websitewww.birchwoodpru.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchwood rated by Ofsted?
Birchwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Birchwood a good school?
Birchwood scores 63.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Birchwood?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birchwood receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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