Birchwood Community High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Birchwood Community High School
Address: Brock Road, Birchwood
Town/City: Warrington
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA3 7PT
Telephone Number: 01925 853500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: One Community Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Emma Mills
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 875 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.9%

Location and administration

URN: 139840
DfE Number: 877/4226
UKPRN: 10042219
UPRN: 100012805135
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington North (E14001564)
Electoral Ward: Birchwood (E05011026)

Easting & Northing: 364905E, 391237N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 25' 2.64" N 2° 31' 45.72" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCF8C+X7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Colin Burrows - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2027.
  • Mr Gabriel Calwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Andrew Cameron - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Alison Fisher - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Ms Emma Mills - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Stuart Nixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Anna Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Ms Nicola Winstanley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 November 2025.