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Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Goodgraded 16/04/2024Ages 3–11442 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Birchills Church of England Community Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Walsall. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 442 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/04/2024, Birchills Church of England Community Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Walsall can view Birchills Church of England Community Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 16/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)30%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake38.9%
Free school meals38.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language55.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.3%
Attendance91.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence30.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Walsall
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