Birches Head Academy

About Birches Head Academy

Birches Head Academy is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 953 pupils on roll. It is part of FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33 (2025/26). 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Stoke-on-Trent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

953 / 1,040 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

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

Phone

01782233595

Headteacher

Paul Masher

Website

http://www.bircheshead.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birches Head Academy?

Birches Head Academy is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Birches Head Academy have?

Birches Head Academy has 953 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Birches Head Academy's Ofsted rating?

Birches Head Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).

How does Birches Head Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Birches Head Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33 in 2025/26.

Is Birches Head Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Birches Head Academy is part of FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Birches Head Academy?

Birches Head Academy is located at Birches Head Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD.