The Byrchall High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Byrchall High School
Address: Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN4 9PQ
Country: 10009212413
Telephone Number: 01942 728221
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Makerfield Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Alan Birchall
Capacity: 1175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 968 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.7%

Location and administration

URN: 138699
DfE Number: 359/4501
UKPRN: 10038599
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14000805)
Electoral Ward: Ashton (E05000841)

Easting & Northing: 357580E, 398486N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 55.25" N 2° 38' 25.98" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF9J5+RQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Paul Barton - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2024.
  • Mrs Tracey Hughes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 October 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mrs Lois Hutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2017 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 July 2025.
  • Mr Gary Limb - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2026.
  • Mr Steve Sharples - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Shaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2026.
  • Rev Jeremy Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
  • Mr Andrew White - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 July 2024.
  • Mr Nicholas Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2024.