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The Birches School
Manchester·Not applicable·North West·Community special school·M20 2XZ
URN: 105613GoodOfsted published 30 Jun 2024
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Compare with The Birches SchoolSchool information
| URN | 105613 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Rob O'Hara |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | M20 2XZ |
| Latest pupils | 170 |
| FSM eligible | 60.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Newholme Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XZ
www.thebirchesschool.orgView local authority page1614488895| DfE number | 7041 |
| UKPRN | 10077017 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 30 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2024 |