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The Birches School

Not applicable • Community special school • Open

Contact

Newholme Road
West Didsbury
Manchester, M20 2XZ

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
n/a
Pupils
170 (Boys: 115, Girls: 55)
Free School Meals
60%
Establishment type
Community special school
Type group
Special schools
Trust
n/a
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
n/a
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
105613
LAESTAB
3527041
UKPRN
10077017
Establishment No.
7041
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 30 Jun 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
169
Age range
4–11
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    30 Jun 2024
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: Good
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (30 Jun 2024)