Birchwood Community High School is a secondary academy in Warrington, North West. 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, Birchwood Community High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.37 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 42.9, 54% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.1%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.5%.
After leaving Birchwood Community High School, student destinations include 28% going on to university and 9% entering apprenticeships.
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Birchwood Community High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.37, 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 42.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
54% of students at Birchwood Community High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Birchwood Community High School has an overall absence rate of 10.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Birchwood Community High School is 11.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Birchwood Community High School, 28% go on to university and 9% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Crime Nearby
62/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
35/mo
56% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Birchwood Rail Station
0.5km away · 1 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Warrington area
42.9
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 3.1%
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.