Birches Head Academy

Birches Head Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 3% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £161,667. Over a 12 month period, 861 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

3%

Mathematics

3%

> Entries

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178

English Language

3%

English Literature

2%

Physics

6%

Chemistry

9%

Biology

5%

Science: Double Award

0%

Geography

4%

History

1%

Religious Studies

32%

Business Studies: Single

2%

Spanish

0%

Art and Design

15%

Art and Design 3d Studies

0%

Art and Design Photography

12%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

861

Anti-social behaviour

136

Violence and sexual offences

394

Vehicle crime

29

Shoplifting

35

Burglary

27

Criminal damage and arson

91

Public order

51

Robbery

11

Theft from the person

2

Other theft

44

Drugs

6

Bicycle theft

5

Other crime

22

Possession of weapons

8

Headteacher: Ms Katie Dixon

Local Authority: Stoke-on-Trent

Telephone: 1782233595

Website: www.bircheshead.org.uk

Address: Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DD

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