Birchfield Independent Girls' School
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is an independent school in Birmingham for pupils aged 11 to 17. It has 101 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Birchfield Independent Girls' School is Good, from an inspection in March 2020. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 49.3, and 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2020. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 30 BEACON HILL ASTON BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B6 6JU |
| Phone | 01213277707 |
| Reference Number | 103591 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 101 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Birchfield Independent Girls’ School has shown marked improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a Requires Improvement grade to Good overall. The school fosters a positive educational environment where pupils display high aspirations and respect towards one another. The leadership is commendable, ensuring a well-curated blend of Islamic studies and a secular curriculum, aiding students in both academic and personal development. With effective behaviour management strategies, the school creates a calm and supportive atmosphere conducive to learning, highlighting strong relationships between staff and pupils.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and maturity.
- Strong focus on improving behaviour has been very successful.
- High-quality careers education that prepares pupils well for the future.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive environment.
- Leaders have made effective improvements in curriculum sequencing in subjects like mathematics and PSHE.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum improvements in science and history are still at an early stage.
- Some curriculum leaders require further support and training.
- Not all teachers have a detailed understanding of the curriculum progression.
- Limited extracurricular clubs and activities offered to pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Birchfield Independent Girls' School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Birchfield Independent Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Birchfield Independent Girls' School is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
When was Birchfield Independent Girls' School last inspected by Ofsted?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School was last inspected in March 2020.
How many pupils does Birchfield Independent Girls' School have?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School has 101 pupils on roll.
What age range does Birchfield Independent Girls' School cover?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School for pupils aged 11 to 17.
What are Birchfield Independent Girls' School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 49.3, and 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Birchfield Independent Girls' School?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is at 30 BEACON HILL, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B6 6JU.