Birches Head Academy (BHA) is pleased to share its most recent Ofsted inspection report, which took place on 28 January 2025. The school received positive feedback regarding its ongoing improvements and commitment to providing a high standard of education. The report acknowledged the school’s dedication to addressing previous recommendations, particularly in areas such as behaviour
Young Musicians Inspired by Hallé Orchestra at Bridgewater Hall Students from Ellesmere Port C of E College and Birches Head Academy were given a musical treat on World Book Day as they attended a spectacular performance by the renowned Hallé Orchestra at Manchester’s prestigious Bridgewater Hall. The visit was part of the annual Hallé for Youth series, an initiative
There are three age categories: Years 1 and 2, year 3 and 4, Years 5 and 6, Years 7 and 8 and Years 9 and 10. Spelling, punctuation and grammar are not marked – it’s all about creativity! Finalists will be invited to go to a glamorous grand final at Cranage Hall where the bronze
Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) is working with leading education charity Teach First, to provide School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), allowing the teachers of the future to train within the local community. The SCITT programme is a one-year teacher-training course for people eager to learn on the job, enabling those who want to remain in
On Friday, 22 November 2024, pupils from across the Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) gathered at Staffordshire University for the first-ever Trust-wide Poetry Festival - a celebration of creativity and values. This year’s festival featured an impressive collection of poems, all reflecting the FFET Core Values: Humility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Gratitude, Courage, Respect, and Justice.
It has been a very positive start to the new academic year and it was fantastic to welcome our new Year 7 pupils for their first day on Tuesday, as well as our returning pupils across Year 8-11 on Wednesday. I am very optimistic about this year and with a collective focus on Consistency Across
Dear Parents / Carers, Our Experience Week has been a fitting close to this academic year, with pupils across all year groups participating in trips and activities to develop their social capital and enrich their learning outside of the classroom. I have been impressed with the skills demonstrated by our pupils when facing new challenges
Friday 14th June 2024 Dear Parent/Carer, As we come to the end of the first fortnight of this half term, I wanted to take the opportunity to share with you some key updates from this past week and upcoming events. White Water Writers’ Project Congratulations to our ten writers who were recently celebrated at their
Dear Parents / Carers, Please find attached below, the latest parents and carers update letter. As always, a copy of this letter can be found in the letters section of our website. Parent & Carers Update Letter – 24.05.24
April 2024 – pupils and staff from across the Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) embarked on a life-changing journey to Chengdu, China, for an immersive experience that promised to be both educational and transformative. Departing from London Heathrow Airport – pupils from Handforth Grange Primary School, The Ellesmere Port C of E College, and Birches Head Academy
