The Byrchall High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Warrington Road Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 9PQ |
| Phone | 01942728221 |
| Reference Number | 138699 |
The Byrchall High School is performing well overall, having made significant strides since its previous inspection which rated it as requiring improvement. The leadership team has a clear and ambitious vision for school improvement, and this strategy is yielding positive results in terms of the quality of education provided to pupils. Academic progress is notable, especially in the key stage 4 curriculum. The school promotes a safe and supportive environment where pupils can thrive, and there are numerous extracurricular activities that foster personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1075 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.21%
Girls: 50.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 119 | 251 |
| 8 | 107 | 104 | 211 |
| 9 | 114 | 104 | 218 |
| 10 | 98 | 109 | 207 |
| 11 | 78 | 110 | 188 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Byrchall High School | |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 18 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by trustees, governors, and leaders.
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum supports all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils show good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.
- Strong safeguarding culture ensures pupils feel safe.
- Effective identification of pupils' reading needs and encouragement of reading for pleasure.
- Active involvement of governors and trustees in supporting school leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, some teachers do not ensure that learning builds securely on prior knowledge.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 12 | 1 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 284 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 109 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 185 | 55 |
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