The Byrchall High School

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Wigan, WN49PQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 63.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Warrington Road
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan, WN49PQ
Phone
1942728221
Website
byrchall.wigan.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138699
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PQ
Website
http://www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1175 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,058
Free School Meals
36.7% (388 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
Ebacc English:
95.6%
Ebacc Entry:
9.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.8%
Ebacc Languages:
14.0%
Ebacc Maths:
96.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.40
Progress 8 Range:
-0.57 to -0.22

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.2 (+11.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,058 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn to Live – enjoy and achieve. Live to Learn – now and in the future."

Respect Responsibility Resilience Aspiration

Byrchall High School maintains strong links with its local community and The Church of England.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message: 'I am proud to be the headteacher of this high-achieving, caring community where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed.'

Facilities

Dining Area with indoor and outdoor seating The Breakfast Club (before-school provision) Breaktime and Lunchtime service with hot and cold options Cashless Catering (WisePay) system Allergen Information Overview and guidance Learning Resource Centre (open 8am–5pm) Free School Meals information and eligibility guidance

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Wide enrichment opportunities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

The Breakfast Club serves a variety of toast, porridge and pastries, with a free bagel bar for students arriving before school (as part of Kellogg’s free breakfast scheme). There is a breakfast, break and lunchtime service each day. Cashless catering is used (WisePay). Allergen information and guidance are available for meals, and there are vegetarian/other options.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes a SENCO (Mrs E. Brown) and learning support; there are mental health supports including a Mental Health Ambassador team, School lead for mental health (Miss A. Matthews) and Senior Mental Health Lead (Mrs A. Hudson); a Market Health & Support Team (MHST) initiative in Wigan; and a school counsellor via referral.

Admissions Criteria

Admission criteria (2026/27): Looked after children or previously looked after (including those adopted or with special guardianship order); siblings of pupils already attending Byrchall; other children living in the Makerfield area; other children living nearest to the school. Places are allocated by distance with a GIS-based straight-line measurement; if distances are the same, a random method used by the local authority may determine offers; waiting list kept until 31 December 2026.

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