Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Byrchall High School

Warrington Road, Wigan, WN4 9PQ
Part of: MAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Byrchall High School
Wigan, WN4 9PQ
1,075 Pupils
1,175 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
34.50% FSM %
529 Boys
546 Girls
About The Byrchall High School

The Byrchall High School is a Secondary Academies serving Wigan and the surrounding area in Wigan. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 1,075 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,175. Current headteacher: Philippe Paul.

Information on The Byrchall High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Makerfield
Ward Ashton-in-Makerfield South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038599
URN 138699
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tracey Hughes Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2018 09/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Barton Local Governor 07/07/2020 06/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alan Birchall Local Governor 10/08/2012 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Bullen Local Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Gary Limb Local Governor 08/03/2018 07/03/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jennifer Martin Local Governor 11/10/2024 10/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Philippe Paul Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Rastrick Local Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Reilly Local Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Shaw Local Governor 08/03/2018 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nicholas Williams Local Governor 07/07/2020 06/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
0.14 km • Wigan
Other
Ascent Autism Specialist College
0.24 km • St Helens
Other
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
0.71 km • Wigan
Other
R L Hughes Primary School
1 km • Wigan
Other
St Thomas CofE Primary School
1.09 km • Wigan
Other
Cansfield High School
1.39 km • Wigan
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Byrchall High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wigan, Wigan.
The Byrchall High School has 1,075 pupils, with a capacity of 1,175.
The Byrchall High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Byrchall High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Byrchall High School is Mr Philippe Paul.
The Byrchall High School is at Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PQ, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Byrchall High School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Byrchall High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Philippe Paul
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PQ
01942728221
www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk
Location
WN4 9PQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138699
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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