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The Byrchall High School

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personMr Alan Birchall

corporate_fareMAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWigan, WN4 9PQ

language Visit Website phone 1942728221

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,001

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Attainment 8

41.3

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Wigan

#2,360 of 3,216 nationally

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The Byrchall High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wigan, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Byrchall High School is an academy converter in Wigan, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,075 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3, placing the school #12 in Wigan and #2,360 of 3,216 nationally. 39.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

39.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.6%

Entering EBacc11.20%

EBacc APS3.48

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.20%

EBacc APS3.65

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS3.96

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS4.41

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.25

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.04

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 September 2022

Inspection Report

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06 March 2019

Inspection Report

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13 March 2018

Inspection Report

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03 March 2015

Inspection Report

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18 June 2013

Inspection Report

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10 April 2013

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-09-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-06

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-03-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-03

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(13 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,075 pupils. During this period, there were 15 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,075	15	1.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,075	35	3.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,064	22	2.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,058	24	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,048	50	4.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,003	25	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,001	33	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,011	33	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	963	19	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	968	35	3.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	973	23	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	972	29	3.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	973	6	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	979	34	3.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	960	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	960	18	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	960	23	2.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	855	11	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	859	13	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	859	24	2.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	836	22	2.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	834	16	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	844	13	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	879	16	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	879	19	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	883	34	3.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 71 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree45%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree47%

agree38%

disagree8%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree18%

agree16%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable63%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes15%

no85%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree29%

disagree14%

dont know33%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree1%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree47%

disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree34%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree1%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes99%

no1%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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