Birches First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Birches Avenue Codsall Wolverhampton West Midlands WV8 2JG |
| Reference Number | 144935 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45%
Girls: 55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 2 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75% |
| Indian | 7.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.6% |
| White & Asian | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-01-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-01-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Birches First School | ||
| 2012-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| Name | Distance |
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St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy
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Lane Green First School
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
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0.68 miles |
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Codsall Middle School
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0.73 miles |
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Dovecotes Primary School
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St Nicholas Church of England First School
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1.2 miles |
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School of Coding AEP Limited
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1.26 miles |
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Claregate Primary School
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1.27 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
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1.43 miles |
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Woodthorne Primary School
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1.55 miles |
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Perton Middle School
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1.58 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
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1.58 miles |
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery
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1.69 miles |
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Rakegate Primary School
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1.7 miles |
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Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
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1.72 miles |
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Perton Primary Academy
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1.81 miles |
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Perton First School
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1.81 miles |
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Newbridge Preparatory School
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1.88 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
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1.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1PQ |
0.62 miles |
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Aldersley High School
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0.66 miles |
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St Regis Church of England Academy
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1.45 miles |
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Tettenhall Wood School
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1.45 miles |
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Tettenhall College Incorporated
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1.65 miles |
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Ormiston NEW Academy
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1.74 miles |
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Pine Green Academy
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1.93 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Academy
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2.09 miles |
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School
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2.15 miles |
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City of Wolverhampton College
Paget Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0DU |
2.25 miles |
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St Peter's Collegiate Academy
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2.28 miles |
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Aurora Cedars School
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2.31 miles |
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Wightwick Hall School
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2.59 miles |
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Wolverhampton Grammar School
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2.6 miles |
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Smestow Academy
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2.63 miles |
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Bushbury School
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2.73 miles |
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Woodbury School
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2.74 miles |
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
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2.99 miles |
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Moreton School
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3.01 miles |
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Thomas Telford University Technical College
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3.08 miles |