The Birches School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
164
AGES
2 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/07/2023)
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78%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
62.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
53.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Newholme Road
West Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2XZ
01614488895

School Description

The Birches is a large special school for pupils with a range of complex special educational needs. Almost a half of pupils have autism spectrum disorders, a small group has social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The remaining pupils have severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties including some with complex medical conditions. All have a statement of special educational needs. About two thirds of pupils are boys. The large majority of pupils are of African-Caribbean or Asian heritage with over half from homes where English is an additional language. The percentage of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well above average. Most pupils are drawn from central and eastern areas of Manchester and a few come from neighbouring authorities. The school provides for children at the Early Years Foundation Stage but at present numbers are very small and these children are included in classes of pupils who are at a similar development phase. The school has an outreach role to approximately 50 mainstream primary schools. The school has a number of awards including Leading Parent Partnership, Investors in People, National Healthy Schools, Silver Sing Up and various sports awards including a Manchester PE and School Sports Innovation Award.

The Birches School Parent Reviews



78% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 22% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 11% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 83% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>83, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 22% Strongly Agree 33% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>22, "strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 22% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 22% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 28% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>28} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 28% Agree 11% Disagree 22% Strongly Disagree 17% Don't Know 22% {"strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>22} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023
Yes 78% No 22% {"yes"=>78, "no"=>22} Figures based on 18 responses up to 26-07-2023

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