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Birches Head Academy
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Birches Head Academy
- Secondary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8DD
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Too many pupils struggle to remember what they have been taught.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils often behave in a way that leaves others feeling afraid or unsafe.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has worked to engage parents.
Communication: Some parents feel that leaders are not responding to their concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents鈥� and carers鈥� views of the school vary.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Parents are unclear about the school's expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to ensure it is ambitious.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Many pupils do not report concerns as they consider it makes little difference.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Groups of pupils experience regular discrimination and bullying.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides an 'experience week' with trips including to universities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils do not take advantage of the opportunities provided.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have suitable careers education, so they learn about future employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers are often not given the information they need about SEND pupils.
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About Us
Birches Head Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1045 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 98% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.87 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 32.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.39 | 2.06 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 6.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 38.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.9 | 2.46 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birches Head Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1