Birches Head Academy proudly launched its World Book Day celebrations with an engaging creative writing workshop led by acclaimed author, Alex Foulkes. Students were invited to explore the gothic genre through a series of interactive activities designed to develop their storytelling skills. Focusing on atmosphere, suspense, and characterisation, the workshop encouraged students to push their
Year 10 pupils from Birches Head Academy took part in an educational visit to Keele University as part of a Higher Horizons+ initiative focused on Veterinary Medicine. The students were given a guided tour of the Keele University campus, where they were introduced to university life and the facilities available to veterinary students. The visit
Students from Birches Head Academy have achieved national recognition after their creative writing was selected for publication in the latest Young Writers’ Anthology. Aleena, Aishat, and Crown have each had their work featured, marking a significant milestone in their development as young writers. The Young Writers’ programme showcases poetry from students across the UK, offering
On Wednesday 28 January 2026, FFET hosted its first-ever Pupil Leadership Conference at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, bringing together pupils from across the Trust for a full day of leadership development and reflection. The conference opened at 10.00am with pupils taking part in a leadership style task, followed by a keynote address from
Dear Parents / Carers, I am delighted to share that we are intending to open as normal tomorrow, Wednesday 7th January. Our Site Team have continued to work tirelessly to clear access points and entrances around the Academy and based on the current weather and forecast overnight, the site will be safe to access. All
Good morning parents / carers, Our Site Team have worked extremely hard to clear all access points and pathways to the Academy, but, unfortunately, due to continued snowfall, freezing temperatures and the ongoing concerns about the safety of roads around the Academy, we are unable to safely open to staff and pupils. As such, the Academy will
Good afternoon parents / carers, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and I look forward to welcoming all pupils back to school tomorrow after the Christmas break and having a positive start to the Spring Term. The weather has proved challenging following snowfall in Birches Head and sub zero temperatures,
Our Year 11 students came together for a wonderful celebration at their prom in July 2025. The event was filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of dancing, making it a truly memorable occasion. Our pupils looked fantastic and showed great pride and maturity throughout the evening, creating an atmosphere of celebration and togetherness. As they
Birches Head Academy celebrates best GCSE results in three years Birches Head Academy is delighted to announce a fantastic set of GCSE results for its Year 11 pupils, achieving the school's best performance in three years. The results reflect the hard work and dedication of students and staff and mark a successful year with significant
Transition Days at BHA – Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026 9.00-2.30pm We hope that you are enjoying your final half term at your Primary School and are looking forward to your two transition days at BHA, which will take place on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July. You are to arrive at our Main
