Birchen Coppice Academy
Kidderminster, DY11 7JJ · Worcestershire · primary school
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112nd of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 203 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Birchen Coppice Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in closing the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Birchen Coppice Academy
Overview
Birchen Coppice Academy is described as a “welcoming oasis” with a “strong sense of belonging” and “high-quality pastoral care.” While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated Good, the quality of education Requires improvement, particularly regarding writing and curriculum consistency. The report notes that the school “no longer requires significant improvement” following previous inadequate ratings.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and have “positive attitudes to learning,” reflecting “great improvements made in the last two years.”
- Reading provision is strong, with staff having the expertise to teach phonics well and ensuring pupils read books that “match the sounds they know.”
- Personal development is “carefully constructed,” helping pupils understand their role in wider society and exercise leadership roles.
- Learning is “adapted well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” with staff using modified tasks and skilful support.
- Attendance is “improving strongly,” with arrangements for managing behaviour described as “especially effective.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the revised approach to writing is “fully embedded” so staff receive the support needed to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Staff expertise in delivering aspects of the curriculum varies; the school should support teachers to develop “subject specific skills” to help pupils acquire deep understanding.
- Curriculum in some foundation subjects is in early stages of implementation; the school must ensure it is “fully developed and effectively delivered” so pupils can recall key knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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