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Birches First School

South Staffordshire, WV8 2JGPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Birches First School

Birches First School is one of 308 primary schools in Staffordshire, a local authority where only 20 schools currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Birches itself is rated Good, placing it in the solid middle tier of local provision. Among its highest-performing peers in the area are St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School, all of which share the top ranking score in the local context data. Birches is a state-funded, mixed primary school for children aged 3 to 9, with a nursery on site. It is led by headteacher Sabrina Varricchione and has no religious character. The school is notably oversubscribed: for its 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 113 applications, with 38 first-preference requests and 29 offers made to first-preference families. That works out at nearly four applicants for every place, a clear sign of its popularity among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBirches Avenue, WOLVERHAMPTON, South Staffordshire, WV8 2JG
HeadteacherSabrina Varricchione
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity180 / 150 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomDining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaFilm ClubChessBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:00-17:30

Source: birches.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birches First School

Birches First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.