Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Walsall (Walsall).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Trust Headteacher's Welcome Welcome to Birchills Church of England Community Academy. We are a vibrant and inclusive academy serving a wonderfully diverse community in the heart of Walsall.
Whether you are a prospective parent, a member of our local community, or simply curious to learn more about us, we hope our website gives you a flavour of life at Birchills — but the best way to experience it is to visit us in person, where you will always receive a warm welcome. At Birchills, we believe every child is unique and has something special to offer.
Our aim is to provide an inspiring education that nurtures curiosity, creativity and confidence, enabling each child to flourish both academically and personally. We are incredibly proud of our modern facilities, including well-resourced classrooms, dedicated learning areas and outdoor spaces that enrich every child's experience.
As a Church of England academy, our Christian values of Respect, Friendship, Service, Justice, Perseverance and Forgiveness are at the heart of everything we do. They guide our relationships, shape our curriculum, and help our children grow into kind, resilient and responsible individuals.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Mastering Number (NCETM)
Key facts
- URN
- 139435
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (6 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brian Churm | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Painter | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Laura Louise Cash | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hilary Hastings | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Zoe Heath | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jessica Reid | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record