Birchwood CofE Primary School
The Mount, Admirals Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birchwood CofE Primary School is a primary school in Warrington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Warrington. It ranks 56th of 65 primary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 January 2020, report published 11 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
The school provides a caring and nurturing environment, where pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils play a key role in maintaining the school's harmonious and purposeful culture. They enjoy exceptionally warm and nurturing relationships with adults who know them well. Pupils know that if they have any worries or concerns, staff are there to offer support and guidance. Pupils particularly enjoy opportunities to work alongside Kobi, the school dog. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), try hard to live up to the school's high expectations of their behaviour and achievement. They are keen to learn and take pride in their work. Pupils delight in sharing their accomplishments and celebrating those of their peers in the weekly celebration assemblies. Most pupils leave Year 6 ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils access a wide range of extra-curricular activities that hone their talents and interests. For example, pupils enjoy attending chess, coding and gardening clubs. Pupils are keen to contribute to the smooth running of the school. Many pupils develop their interpersonal and leadership skills by taking on roles, such as school councillors and librarians. They show care for others who are less fortunate than themselves by raising money for a wide range of charitable causes.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge as a result of weaknesses in the previous curriculum. This makes it difficult for these pupils to make connections with prior learning when they learn new content. The school should ensure that teachers are equipped to use assessment strategies with accuracy, ensuring that gaps in pupils' learning are identified and addressed quickly.
- The school's expectations for pupils' early writing are not high enough. This means that some pupils have not mastered legible and accurate letter formation by the time that they leave Year 2. This hinders pupils' writing fluency and confidence as they go through the school. The school should ensure that there is an increased emphasis on pupils' writing skills from the start of their time in school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
157 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near Birchwood CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Covert Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Woolston Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Latham
- Phone
- 01925823316
- Address
- The Mount, Admirals Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6QG
- Local authority
- Warrington
- URN
- 111304
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.