Birches Head Academy Catchment Area
Birches Head Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 953 pupils, and a capacity of 1040 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
953
Pupils
1,040
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2024
Birches Head Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Birches Head Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →Birches Head Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148220
Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent
If Birches Head Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.
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St Peter's CofE Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birches Head Academy
Is Birches Head Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Birches Head Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1040 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Birches Head Academy? ▾
Admission to Birches Head Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Birches Head Academy cover? ▾
Birches Head Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Birches Head Academy? ▾
Birches Head Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.