Birchwood School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
13
AGES
8 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(21/06/2022)
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Ainscough Road
Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 7PW
01925202448

School Description

Pupils are happy and secure at this school. Most have experienced difficulties with their learning in the past. They see Birchwood School as a fresh start. Pupils feel welcome from the moment that they join the school. They like their bright, spacious classrooms and enjoy relaxing in the attractive grounds outdoors. They especially love the visits that they receive from the school’s therapy dog, Loki. Leaders and staff want pupils to succeed. Pupils try to live up to these high expectations. The relationships between pupils and staff are respectful and positive. Pupils listen carefully to adults. They get on with their work and complete their tasks. This helps pupils to move forward in their learning. There are simple rules and routines for pupils to follow. For example, pupils know that they must not leave the classroom without an adult. Pupils follow these rules well. Classrooms and corridors are calm and orderly. Leaders have clear procedures in place to respond swiftly to any bullying should it ever occur. Pupils feel safe at school. Pupils take part in a range of activities for their personal development. For example, they receive useful advice about possible careers. They also learn how to be independent. All of these experiences help pupils to develop independence in preparation for life beyond school.

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This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.