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Verified 18 August 2026
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is a private secondary-stage school in Birmingham, West Midlands, with a published age range of 11-17.
Private school Girls Ages 11-17 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-17
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-17
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
A faith-shaped education gives Birchfield Independent Girls' School its particular character. The motto, "In the footsteps of Aisha (RA)", joins knowledge to manners, conduct and character, while the girls-only setting serves pupils from 11 to 17. Clear boundaries, positive relationships and close attention to each pupil sit alongside the school's Islamic identity in Aston, Birmingham.
The academic route is deliberately paired with substantial Islamic study. Years 7 to 11 include English, mathematics, science, PE, business studies, history, Arabic, Urdu, art, food and nutrition, textiles, religious studies and ICT, alongside Qur'an, Nahw, Sarf, Fiqh, Sīrah, Hadith and Qasas. Homework is monitored through pupil diaries and weekly sign-off. GCSE study is supported by the school's status as a certified external examination centre.
Life beyond lessons includes educational visits, competitions, debates, Qiraat and Nasheed, a school council, library support, mentoring, sport and academic help. Careers work brings in alumni talks, science fairs, masterclasses, sixth-form and college visits, work experience, personal guidance and guest speakers. Community and charitable projects, together with linguistic, mathematical, scientific and technological development, give the programme an outward-looking dimension.
Applications are made directly, with an admission form, private tours and open-day opportunities. The registered profile includes a sixth form, but its post-16 curriculum, entry route and qualifications are not specified. Neither is a selective entrance test, fixed annual deadline or scholarship route, so those details remain year-specific.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 32.6% grade 5+ in English and maths and 35.1 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2023/24 KS4 measures compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 35.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 32.6%
- EBacc APS
- 3.18
- EBacc entry
- 43.5%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-17
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rehana Mogra
- Pupil roll
- 101 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 30 Beacon Hill, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Postcode
- B6 6JU
- Area
- Birmingham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rehana Mogra
School contact
- School phone
- 01213277707
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01213277707
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-17
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 35.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 43.5% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 32.6% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.18 EBacc APS
- A-level average points
- 25 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Birchfield Independent Girls' School handle admissions?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Birchfield Independent Girls' School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Birchfield Independent Girls' School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Birchfield Independent Girls' School?
Birchfield Independent Girls' School is currently rated Standards met.