Birchwood School Catchment Area
Birchwood School is an other independent special not applicable school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 38 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
5-19
Age range
38
Pupils
80
Capacity
48%
Fill rate
Birchwood School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Birchwood School?
The catchment area for Birchwood School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Birchwood School is set by Warrington and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warrington catchment area documents →Birchwood School: 80 places, 48% filled: places available
Birchwood School has a published admission number of 80 places. 38 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Warrington publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Warrington school admissions →
Birchwood School: School Information
- Full address
- Ainscough Road, Birchwood, WA3 7PW
- Local authority
- Warrington
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5-19 years
- DfE URN
- 148566
Other Not applicable Schools in
If Birchwood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School, Hampstead Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6PG
St Anthony's School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6NP
North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5UD
Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · N16 6UE
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · W6 7EA
Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Birchwood School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Kassia Academy and Support Services Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision converter · Warrington · 1.0 miles away
Green Lane Community Special School Catchment Area
Community special school · Warrington · 1.3 miles away
Woolston Brook School Catchment Area
Community special school · Warrington · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Birchwood School
What is the catchment area for Birchwood School? ▾
The catchment area for Birchwood School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Birchwood School oversubscribed? ▾
Birchwood School has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 38 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warrington.
What is the admissions policy for Birchwood School? ▾
Admission to Birchwood School is managed by Warrington. 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 Birchwood School cover? ▾
Birchwood School is a not applicable school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.