Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Academy special converter school in Melton Mowbray (Leicestershire).
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
We provide a wonderful learning environment and SEND expert staff who are highly committed to our pupils. An education at Birch Wood positively changes childrens lives allowing them to achieve their personal best. Our ENABLES culture embodies our high aspirations and unwavering passion and determination to provide outstanding outcomes for every pupil.
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.- Gardening
- Swimming
Key facts
- URN
- 152239
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sue Herlihy | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
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