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Birchwood is a sixth form alternative provision school in Folkestone, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this alternative provision school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 25.0%, 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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The teacher turnover rate at Birchwood is 25.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
0% 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: May 2026
Birchwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Birchwood is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Birchwood'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
138/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
43/mo
31% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
9
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Folkestone West Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
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.