Birches Head Academy celebrates significant progress following latest Ofsted Inspection Birches Head Academy (BHA) is proud to announce the positive findings of its latest Ofsted inspection. During the 2-day inspection, inspectors highlighted the transformational work undertaken by school leaders, governors, staff and the Frank Field Education Trust, which recognises the considerable improvements made across the

Students recently took part in an exciting Design Technology challenge that encouraged them to think creatively about one of the world's biggest environmental issues - plastic waste. With the theme 'Respect for the Environment', the competition challenged students to transform used plastic packaging into a brand-new functional product. The aim was not only to reduce

Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to inform you of an important leadership change at Birches Head Academy. From September, Mr Paul Masher will take up the role of Executive Headteacher at both Birches Head Academy and our sister school, The Ellesmere Port Church of England College. In this role, Mr Masher will continue

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Tyler in Year 9, who has successfully qualified for the English Schools Track & Field Championships in the 200m. This is a remarkable accomplishment, as English Schools is one of the most prestigious competitions in school athletics, bringing together the very best young athletes from across

Pupils from across the Frank Field Education Trust came together to celebrate their achievements at the annual Gold Award Ceremony, held at the beautiful Ness Botanic Gardens on the Wirral on Wednesday 17th June 2026. The event recognised students who have successfully completed the Frank Field Education Trust Gold Award Programme, which encourages young people

BHA Six Weeks to Summer Six Weeks. Endless Rewards. One Goal. As we count down to the summer break, we're celebrating the pupils who consistently demonstrate our school values, make positive choices, and strive to be the best version of themselves every day. Following feedback from our Pupil Council, we've launched Six Weeks to Summer –

India 2026: An Unforgettable Experience A group of over 40 students from across the Frank Field Education Trust recently returned from an unforgettable immersion experience to India, combining cultural exploration with community engagement and social awareness activities. The journey began on Wednesday 29 April 2026, when the group travelled from Manchester to Heathrow before boarding

During the last half term, Birches Head Academy proudly marked Cultural Week, offering pupils a variety of engaging opportunities to explore, celebrate, and learn about the diverse cultures represented within our school community. Throughout the week, pupils explored traditional folktales from their cultural backgrounds, matched influential cultural figures to the academy’s core values, and participated

Mr Burndred was delighted to visit Buckingham Palace this week to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - a truly memorable occasion recognising the achievements of young people from across the country. HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh delivered an inspiring speech before taking time to walk through the beautiful palace

Birches Head Academy (BHA) is pleased to share its most recent Ofsted monitoring inspection report, which took place on 24 and 25 February 2026. 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