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Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Farringdon Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8NF, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.5 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
442
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy serves a diverse student body and demonstrates strong parental satisfaction. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 37%, it ranks in the top 94% of schools nationally for expected attainment. However, there is room for improvement, particularly as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 16 April 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani42.1%
Black African18.8%
White British13.6%
Mixed Other7.2%
White Other5.2%
Asian Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.2%
Other2.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.58836, -1.99178 · WS2 8NF
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN139435
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.birchills.walsall.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchills Church of England Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Birchills Church of England Community Academy a good school?
Birchills Church of England Community Academy scores 10.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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