Aspiration

Team Birchwood believes in the power of aspiration, knowledge and kindness. We know that we achieve our best when we work together.

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Knowledge

Team Birchwood believes in the power of aspiration, knowledge and kindness. We know that we achieve our best when we work together.

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Kindness

Team Birchwood believes in the power of aspiration, knowledge and kindness. We know that we achieve our best when we work together.

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Welcome to
Birchwood Community
High School

I am absolutely delighted and privileged to be the Headteacher of Birchwood Community High School.  As a school, we understand young people only get one chance to experience school-life and our aim is very simple: to support them to grow into confident and independent learners with high aspirations, a love of learning and strong community values.​

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Ms E Mills

Ofsted Good Provider

“Pupils are confident to display their individuality in a place where difference is celebrated.”

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From Aspiration to Action...

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We're Hiring! Designated Safeguarding Lead Opportunity.Birchwood Community High School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to play a pivotal role in ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive.This is a key leadership position with strategic and operational responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across our school. You will work closely with staff, families and external agencies to maintain our strong safeguarding culture and ensure the very best outcomes for young people.Start Date: April 2026Contract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: NJC Grade 8 (£39,152 – £42,839)We are looking for a professional who brings strong safeguarding expertise, sound judgement, and a commitment to building positive relationships within a vigilant and caring school community. What we offer:✔ Supportive and collaborative leadership team✔ Ongoing professional development✔ A well-established safeguarding culture✔ Opportunities to shape safeguarding strategy✔ No expectation to work during school holidays (unless required)If you are passionate about safeguarding and want to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.👉 Apply via: www.birchwoodhigh.orgClosing date: 9am, Friday 27th February 2026Applications to: joinus@birchwoodhigh.org ... See MoreSee Less

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To conclude Children’s Mental Health Week, we are sharing Kooth, a free online service offering wellbeing activities, forums, podcasts and access to trained counsellors 24/7.🌐 kooth.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Consultation on Admissions Arrangements for One Community Trust Schools

September 2027

One Community Trust is in the process of consulting on admissions arrangements for students applying for places for the academic year beginning September 2027 to all schools within the trust. There are three schools within the trust proposing a change. This document sets out the proposed admission arrangements for all one community trust schools. 

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The consultation will run from 8th December to 20th January 2026.