170
Pupils · 2024/25
55%
EAL · 2024/25
33%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 14/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityManchester
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Birches School · Primary · Manchester
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
170
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
55%
FSM eligible
62%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
33%
Contact
Address
Newholme Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XZ
Local authority
Manchester
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 170 | 7.7 | 100% | 55% | 62% | 10% | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 169 | 7.2 | 100% | 60% | 56% | 9% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 164 | 6.8 | 100% | 63% | 54% | 11% | 48% |
| 2021/22 | 156 | 7.4 | 100% | 63% | 52% | 11% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 155 | 7.8 | 100% | 63% | 52% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 150 | 7.4 | 100% | 56% | 57% | 8% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | 143 | 7.3 | 100% | 52% | 58% | 12% | 34% |
| 2016/17 | 142 | 7.2 | 100% | 49% | 53% | 10% | 33% |
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