Birchills Church of England Community Academy is a Church of England academy. It has about 450 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In April 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Progress.
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Finances:Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is below average.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite high.
Progress:Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment:Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)