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Birches Head Academy
Stoke-on-Trent·West Midlands·Academy
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Birches Head Academy is a secondary academy in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Birches Head Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.95 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 30.2, 32% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 953 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 38.3%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 15.2%.
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Birches Head Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.95, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 30.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
32% of students at Birches Head Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Birches Head Academy has an overall absence rate of 15.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Birches Head Academy is 38.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Birches Head Academy has 953 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Birches Head Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Birches Head Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Birches Head Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
233/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
88/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
4
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.