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Birchwood School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Ainscough Road
 Birchwood
 Warrington WA3 7PW
Telephone: 01925 202448

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 5-19)
Type: Independent Special School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2021

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Carol Nolan (since October 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Deb Chappel
Number of pupils: 35
Boarders: Yes
Sex: Mixed (74% boys / 26% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.00% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 28.7%
Local child deprivation rate: 12.1% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 20.6%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.5km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Warrington
Constituency: Warrington North
Electoral Ward: Birchwood
School Number: 8776014

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 17th June 2025 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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