SchoolScoresBirchills CofE Community Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Farringdon Street, Walsall, WS2 8NF
01922 721063 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 April 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 35 of its 69 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 35th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 35th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 87% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
37% — 22 points below the Walsall average, and 25 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 37% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 53% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 45% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 42% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Walsall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.4% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 46th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.2% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 65th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croft Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reedswood E-ACT Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 exceptional, 4 strong · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Butts Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Walsall Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alumwell Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alumwell Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Blue Coat CofE Aided Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Blue Coat CofE Aided Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caldmore Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Birchills CofE Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birchills CofE Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 April 2024.
How did Birchills CofE Community Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Birchills CofE Community Academy?
64% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Birchills CofE Community Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Birchills CofE Community Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put Birchills CofE Community Academy as their first choice for 51 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 48 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139435.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.