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
Birches Head Academy brought the house down with its vibrant and energetic production of High School Musical Jr., delivering two sold-out performances across both nights. Based on Disney’s hit film franchise, High School Musical Jr. follows the story of high school students navigating friendship, identity, and expectations as they prepare for their school musical. When
Examination TimetableWelcome to the Examination Timetable page. Here you will find all the information you need about upcoming school examinations, including dates, start times, and important guidance for students.Exam ScheduleThe timetable below shows the dates and times of all scheduled examinations for this assessment period. Students should carefully check their individual subjects and ensure they
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
