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Birchen Coppice Academy

Birchen Coppice Academy

Wyre Forest, DY11 7JJPrimary School·Ages 2-11
R. ImprovementQuality of Ed.

87%

Capacity

183

Pupils

1.0x

Demand

About Birchen Coppice Academy

Birchen Coppice Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wyre Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Birchen Coppice Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sandra Pennington, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13507th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 27 in Wyre Forest.

The school has 16 places available and received 16 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Birchen Coppice Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 71.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wyre Forest, Birchen Coppice Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodbury Road, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY11 7JJ
HeadteacherSandra Pennington
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils183
Free School Meals (FSM)71.3%
School Capacity183 / 210 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)

13507th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 99%

1364th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 99%

27th of 27

In Wyre Forest

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

22%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 99
Expected:56%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:33%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 95
Expected:41%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -7%

'22/23

29%

'23/24

22%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingScience ClubFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26
Places

16

Applications

16

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

13 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Birchen Coppice Academy

Birchen Coppice Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01562823582www.birchencoppiceacademy.org.uk/worcs/primary/birchencoppice

Woodbury Road, Kidderminster

Wyre Forest, DY11 7JJ

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Woodbury Road, Kidderminster

Wyre Forest, DY11 7JJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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