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Birches Head Academy

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Birches Head Academy

Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD

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Pupils
953
Ages
11-16
FSM
36.6%
Attainment 8
31.3
Ofsted
Inadequate
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
31.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.9%
Basics 9-5
17.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
25.6%
EBacc APS
2.62
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
10.1%
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About Birches Head Academy

Birches Head Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.3. The school has around 953 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Birches Head Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD | More schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Birches Head Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Jan 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Oct 2023 — Inadequate
  4. Jun 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Birches Head Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Birches Head Academy

What is Birches Head Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birches Head Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Birches Head Academy's latest exam results?
Birches Head Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Birches Head Academy located?
Birches Head Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST2 8DD).
How many pupils attend Birches Head Academy?
Birches Head Academy has around 953 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Birches Head Academy with other schools?
View Birches Head Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Stoke-on-Trent.