What did Ofsted judge Birchwood CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Birchwood CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Birchwood CofE Primary School?

Birchwood CofE Primary School has 157 pupils on roll.

What ages does Birchwood CofE Primary School take?

Birchwood CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Birchwood CofE Primary School located?

Birchwood CofE Primary School is located in Warrington, WA3 6QG, Warrington.

How do I apply to Birchwood CofE Primary School?

Birchwood CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Birchwood CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Birchwood CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Birchwood CofE Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at Birchwood CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Birchwood CofE Primary School?

When Birchwood CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*; 2. Siblings — Siblings (pupils with elder brothers or sisters already attending the preferred school and expected to continue at the school in the following year. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit); 3. Worship at named CofE churches — Children whose parents are worshippers at least once a month for the last 12 months, prior to the application close date, in the life and worship of The Church of the Transfiguration, The Church of the Ascension in Woolston, or any other Church of England church, and confirmed by reference from the local Minister.**, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by the Governing Body will offer the final place to child living nearest to the school defined ‘as the crow flies’ from the child’s permanent place of residence to the school, measured using a Geographical Information address point system based on Ordnance Survey.

What is the largest ethnic background at Birchwood CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 66.2% of pupils at Birchwood CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Birchwood CofE Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places are decided at Birchwood CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*
2Siblings — Siblings (pupils with elder brothers or sisters already attending the preferred school and expected to continue at the school in the following year. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit).
3Worship at named CofE churches — Children whose parents are worshippers at least once a month for the last 12 months, prior to the application close date, in the life and worship of The Church of the Transfiguration, The Church of the Ascension in Woolston, or any other Church of England church, and confirmed by reference from the local Minister.**
4Nursery attendance — Children who attend Birchwood C of E Nursery.
5Worship at other Christian church — Children whose parents are worshippers at least once a month for the last 12 months, prior to the application close date, in the life and worship of any church recognised by Churches Together in England, and confirmed by reference from the local Minister.**
6Social or medical need — Children with social or medical needs who in view of the Governors would benefit from a place at the school. Supporting letters/documentation is required from Medical Specialists or Social Workers to be submitted with their application form in a sealed envelope with the Supplementary Application Form.
7All other children — All other children.

If two applications tie: the Governing Body will offer the final place to child living nearest to the school defined ‘as the crow flies’ from the child’s permanent place of residence to the school, measured using a Geographical Information address point system based on Ordnance Survey.

If the school applications exceed the PAN then after the admission of children with an Education, Health and Care Plan which names the school, Governors have regard to apply the following priority criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Birchwood CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Birchwood CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Birchwood CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Birchwood CofE Primary School?: Birchwood CofE Primary School has 157 pupils on roll.
What ages does Birchwood CofE Primary School take?: Birchwood CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Birchwood CofE Primary School located?: Birchwood CofE Primary School is located in Warrington, WA3 6QG, Warrington.
How do I apply to Birchwood CofE Primary School?: Birchwood CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Birchwood CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Birchwood CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Birchwood CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Birchwood CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Birchwood CofE Primary School?: When Birchwood CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*; 2. Siblings — Siblings (pupils with elder brothers or sisters already attending the preferred school and expected to continue at the school in the following year. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit); 3. Worship at named CofE churches — Children whose parents are worshippers at least once a month for the last 12 months, prior to the application close date, in the life and worship of The Church of the Transfiguration, The Church of the Ascension in Woolston, or any other Church of England church, and confirmed by reference from the local Minister.**, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by the Governing Body will offer the final place to child living nearest to the school defined ‘as the crow flies’ from the child’s permanent place of residence to the school, measured using a Geographical Information address point system based on Ordnance Survey.
What is the largest ethnic background at Birchwood CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 66.2% of pupils at Birchwood CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Birchwood CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*
2Siblings — Siblings (pupils with elder brothers or sisters already attending the preferred school and expected to continue at the school in the following year. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit).
3Worship at named CofE churches — Children whose parents are worshippers at least once a month for the last 12 months, prior to the application close date, in the life and worship of The Church of the Transfiguration, The Church of the Ascension in Woolston, or any other Church of England church, and confirmed by reference from the local Minister.**
4Nursery attendance — Children who attend Birchwood C of E Nursery.
5Worship at other Christian church — Children whose parents are worshippers at least once a month for the last 12 months, prior to the application close date, in the life and worship of any church recognised by Churches Together in England, and confirmed by reference from the local Minister.**
6Social or medical need — Children with social or medical needs who in view of the Governors would benefit from a place at the school. Supporting letters/documentation is required from Medical Specialists or Social Workers to be submitted with their application form in a sealed envelope with the Supplementary Application Form.
7All other children — All other children.

Birchwood CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Birchwood CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Birchwood CofE Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Birchwood CofE Primary School?: Birchwood CofE Primary School has 157 pupils on roll.
What ages does Birchwood CofE Primary School take?: Birchwood CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Birchwood CofE Primary School located?: Birchwood CofE Primary School is located in Warrington, WA3 6QG, Warrington.
How do I apply to Birchwood CofE Primary School?: Birchwood CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Birchwood CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Birchwood CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Birchwood CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Birchwood CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Birchwood CofE Primary School?: When Birchwood CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those previously in state care outside of England*; 2. Siblings — Siblings (pupils with elder brothers or sisters already attending the preferred school and expected to continue at the school in the following year. This includes full, half or step brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit); 3. Worship at named CofE churches — Children whose parents are worshippers at least once a month for the last 12 months, prior to the application close date, in the life and worship of The Church of the Transfiguration, The Church of the Ascension in Woolston, or any other Church of England church, and confirmed by reference from the local Minister.**, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by the Governing Body will offer the final place to child living nearest to the school defined ‘as the crow flies’ from the child’s permanent place of residence to the school, measured using a Geographical Information address point system based on Ordnance Survey.
What is the largest ethnic background at Birchwood CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 66.2% of pupils at Birchwood CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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