Located in Folkestone, Birchwood is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 14 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Birchwood currently has around 0 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bowen Road, Folkestone, CT19 4FP |
| Website: | www.birchwoodpru.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 03000658450 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jane Hollister |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135462 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 44 |
| Number of Pupils: | 0 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehall Primary Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery Morehall Primary School and Nursery , Chart Road CT19 4PN | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls' Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 91 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School Westbrook House , Shorncliffe Road CT20 2NQ | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School 54shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.