Birchen Coppice Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Birchen Coppice Academy
Address: Woodbury Road
Town/City: Kidderminster
County: Worcestershire
Postcode: DY11 7JJ
Telephone Number: 01562 823582
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Victoria Academies Trust
Sponsor: Victoria Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sandra Pennington
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 181 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 71.7%

Location and administration

URN: 144650
DfE Number: 885/2014
UKPRN: 10065515
UPRN: 100121285269
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Wyre Forest (E07000239)
Constituency: Wyre Forest (E14001601)
Electoral Ward: Foley Park & Hoobrook (E05010507)

Easting & Northing: 381632E, 274778N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 22' 16.95" N 2° 16' 15.89" W
Plus Code: 9C4V9PCH+GH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Matthew Carpenter - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Mrs Jordan Chambers-Bligh - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mrs Michelle Cole - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2026.
  • Ms Michelle Cole - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Mrs Sharon Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Cathy Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Mrs Charlotte Jeynes - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 April 2026.
  • Mr Roland Roberts - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.