Biddulph High School

The school names its SENDCo (Mrs G Jones) responsible for the SEND local offer.

“SENDCo – Mrs G Jones”

The page links out to the Staffordshire County Council SEND information report for the school.

“To view our SEND information report please click the link to the Staffordshire County Council website link which contains School SEN Details”

Named Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSL for the school

“The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is:”

Core values reinforced through form time and PSHE curriculum

“They are regularly explored and reinforced through form time, the PSHE curriculum, and assemblies, ensuring they remain central to the daily life of our school.”

The bespoke pathway includes opportunities for students to discover new interests and passions and broaden their horizons.

“This includes an array of opportunities for them to discover new interests and passions and broaden their horizons.”

External applicants are told the sixth form offers a friendly, supportive and caring environment.

“Biddulph Sixth Form offers a friendly, supportive and caring environment where both staff and students are approachable and committed to helping you settle in quickly.”

School describes itself as a diverse and inclusive community where every individual is valued, free from prejudice or discrimination

“We are proud to belong to a diverse and inclusive community where every individual is valued, free from prejudice or discrimination.”

BH6 offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses including A Levels, BTECs, and AAQs, supporting progression to university, apprenticeships, or employment.

“BH6 offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses designed to support your ambitions and prepare you for university, apprenticeships, or employment.”

A 'Future Ready Pathway' 3-year course exists for students without a grade 3 in English or Maths, leading to a Level 3 BTEC Diploma.

“If you have not secured a grade 3 in English or Maths, you can enrol onto a 3 year course which will help you to transition onto a Level 3 qualification.”

External applicants are directed to contact the Head of Sixth Form directly to be considered for a place.

“If you wish to be considered for a place at Biddulph Sixth Form, please contact: Mr Scarratt (Head of Sixth Form) mscarratt@bhs.potteries.ac.uk”

Key admission dates for September 2026 include a 10 July Induction Day and 20 August GCSE Results and Enrolment.

“10 July – Induction Day for all students expecting to return or still considering returning. Information regarding this was on Offer Letters.”

82% of 2025 leavers stayed in education or employment for at least two terms after their 16-18 study

“82% of students from BH6 stayed in education or employment for at least two terms after completing their 16 to 18 study (taken from Department for Education 2023 data, latest available).”

Of 2025 leavers, 53% stayed in education, 7% entered employment, and 37% entered apprenticeships

“53% of students from the school stayed in education. 3. 7% of students entered employment. 4. 37% of students entered apprenticeships.”

2025 A-level average result was grade C with 31.28 UCAS points, best 3 A Levels average C+ matching national average of C+

“average A-level result is C with 31.28 points.”

A level learner retention rate was 100% in 2025, while applied general qualification retention was 78%

“The school has a high retention rate for A level learners of 100%. However, the retention rate for applied general qualifications is 78%.”