Birches Head Academy

A inadequate academy converter school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Birches Head Academy.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST28DD Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

32

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.95
English & Maths grade 4+ %
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
Birches Head Road
Hanley
Stoke-On-Trent, ST28DD
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School Information

URN
148220
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD
Ofsted rating
Inadequate
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
174
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,045 pupils
11-16

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,045
Free School Meals
45.0% (470 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
84.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
43.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
30.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.3
English Attainment 8:
6.9
Maths Attainment 8:
5.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.6

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.3
Ebacc English:
94.3%
Ebacc Entry:
6.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.8%
Ebacc Languages:
45.7%
Ebacc Maths:
93.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.8%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
-0.95
Progress 8 Range:
-1.15 to -0.75