Birches Head Academy
Birches Head Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Stoke-on-Trent, ST2, in the Stoke-on-Trent council area. It has 925 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (23 June 2026): Report card: Needs attention in all 6 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Needs attention in all 6 graded areas — inspected 23 June 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.95 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 31.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 17.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 199 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 925 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 28.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.75% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.57% | 2024/25 |
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