LIVE TO LEARN, LEARN TO LIVE
Welcome to our Open Evening: Thursday 8th October | 6:00–8:30pm
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“Being at Byrchall has allowed me to try so many new things. I take part in experiments and practical lessons and I learn more in the clubs and activities that are for everyone here. I have made friends quickly, it’s made school so much fun.”
“I’m so happy that I chose Byrchall for my children. It really is a wonderful school. The pastoral support is amazing and I would definitely recommend the school. ”
“School is somewhere I feel welcome and able to be myself. I am proud and happy to be a student at Byrchall.”
“The best thing about the school is the dedicated staff. They really do go above and beyond for the students and I can’t fault them in any way. ”
“I have really enjoyed my first year at Byrchall. I have tried so many new skills, joined three clubs and I have made friends so quickly. It feels like I have always been here.”
Latest news
📣 Calling all Year 11 families!
Following the success of our Year 10 Preparation for Success Evening, it’s now time for our Year 11 families!
Join our Year 11 Preparation for Success Evening, where you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about the career support available to help your child plan for their future, explore revision techniques, receive subject-specific guidance and ask any questions you may have.
📅 Wednesday 30 September
🕔 5.00 to 7.00pm, doors open at 4.30pm
📍 Main Hall, via the Community Entrance
We look forward to welcoming our Year 11 families and supporting students as they prepare for this important year.
#GCSE #AcademicSuccess #Support
🌟 A huge well done to Jessica-Leah!
The evening before starting secondary school, Jessica-Leah took on an incredible two-hour continuous tumble to raise funds for Tumbles Twist and Turn in St Helens! @tumbletwistandturngc What an amazing challenge, showing tremendous resilience, strength and determination while raising lots of money for her club.
Jessica-Leah has also had a fantastic summer in dance. After starting dance just over a year ago, following her gymnastics journey from the age of three, she has already completed her very first dance exam and achieved her Grade 3 Modern award certificate with Impulse Dance Academy! @impulse_dance_academy It’s a fantastic achievement, especially in such a short time, and it’s wonderful to hear how much dance has helped to build Jessica-Leah’s confidence.🩰
Well done, Jessica-Leah! We’re incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see what you achieve next!
#tumbling #dance #CelebrateSuccess
🍽️ Making the most of your child’s £2.70 Free School Meal allowance
We have a range of great-value meal deals available in school, designed to provide a filling and balanced lunch while making the most of the full allowance.
🥗 Our daily meal deals include:
1️⃣ Main Meal + dessert of the day, fruit or bottled water
2️⃣ 12oz Pasta Pot + dessert of the day, fruit or bottled water
3️⃣ Jacket Potato with 2 toppings + dessert of the day, fruit or bottled water
4️⃣ Deli Sub Roll + dessert of the day, fruit or bottled water
5️⃣ Chilled Filled Roll + 4oz yoghurt/jelly/fruit pot + small cake + drink
🌯 Made Your Way
Our concept menu is also available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rotating between Caribbean Kitchen, Mac My Day and Peri Good. Pupils can choose their base, topping and optional sauce to create their own meal.
💧 And remember, drinks don’t need to use up the allowance!
With water fountains available around school, pupils can bring a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day, leaving more of their allowance available for food.
We hope this information helps parents and carers encourage their child to make the most of their Free School Meal allowance and enjoy a satisfying lunch to keep them going through the afternoon. Full details can be found on our website:
https://www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk/free-school-meals
#freeschoolmeals #MealDeal
💛 We’re joining YoungMinds’ Hello Yellow campaign on Friday 9 October!
On the day, students can get involved by bringing in a donation and adding a yellow accessory to their uniform, or by purchasing a yellow ribbon in school.
Every donation will go towards YoungMinds, helping support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
@youngmindsuk
#mentalhealthmatters #HelloYellow #fundraiser
A phenomenal achievement for Emily in Y7, who competed with her cheerleading team at the All Star World Championships and finished seventh in the world! Emily was also officially recognised as a record breaker for taking part in the largest cheerleading competition ever held. Finishing seventh against so many talented teams is an incredible accomplishment. Well done, Emily!
#cheerleading #CelebrateSuccess #byrchallrecognitioninaction
CAREER OF THE WEEK: NURSE
Nurses make a difference every day, with opportunities to specialise in many different areas. Did you know degree apprenticeships can provide another route into nursing alongside university study? Students: Would you enjoy a career helping people? Parents/carers: What qualities would make someone a great nurse?
#CareerOfTheWeek #Nursing #HealthcareCareers
📚 DID YOU KNOW?
Our school attendance target is 97%! 🎯
Even a small number of missed days can mean missed learning and can make it harder to keep up with the rest of the class.
We understand that children can sometimes be unwell or face circumstances that affect their attendance. If you are experiencing difficulties with attendance, please speak to us — we are here to support you and your child. 💙
🌟 Our goal is 97%. Together, we can help every child be in school, ready to learn and ready to achieve.
#AttendanceMatters
🥇 A huge well done to Dexter!
Over the weekend, Dexter competed in a freestyle wrestling competition at the University of Birmingham @unibirmingham Sports and Fitness Centre. He had an incredible competition, winning all three of his fights and taking home the gold medal!
Dexter is currently undefeated in wrestling and hasn’t lost a match since he started competing. With such determination and passion for the sport, he has his sights set on an incredible goal: becoming the first person from the UK to win an Olympic medal in freestyle wrestling.
What an achievement, Dexter! We’re incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see where your wrestling journey takes you. Keep working hard and chasing your dreams!
#celebratesuccess #wrestling #sports
💚 Youth Mental Health Day 2026 💚
Today we’re joining schools and young people across the country to mark Youth Mental Health Day. @stem4org
This year’s theme, #BuildFutureYou, is all about looking beyond everyday pressures and taking small, positive steps towards the future – remembering that nobody needs to have everything figured out.
To mark the day, we asked our students and staff one simple question: What advice would you give to your future self? Here’s what our school community had to say… 💭
#YouthMentalHealthDay #BuildFutureYou #YMHD2026 #MentalHealthMatters
Congratulations to Arthur in Year 8, who has successfully completed the entire Royal Life Saving Society UK Rookie Lifeguard programme!
After completing all his Swim England awards, Arthur progressed through the Bronze and Silver Rookie Lifeguard Awards before recently achieving Gold — the highest level offered by his swimming centre. An outstanding achievement that reflects Arthur’s hard work, commitment and determination!
#CelebrateSuccess #byrchallrecognitioninaction
Well done to George, who completed the final England Pathways training session of the season at the University of York! @uniofyork
George trained alongside talented junior players from across the UK—an excellent achievement and a brilliant experience. We are very proud of you, George!
#ByrchallRecognitioninAction
🏆 A huge congratulations to Amelia and Sophia!
Over the weekend, they took part in the Time2Shine Dance Competition with their competition dance squad from DBO Dance Company @dbodancecompany , achieving fantastic results with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes!
What an incredible achievement! We’re so proud of you both and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. Keep shining!
#CelebrateSuccess #dance #recognition
Our History
Byrchall High School was founded in 1588 at the behest of Robert Birchall. He established the school with the vision of providing outstanding educational provision for the young people of our area. Since then Byrchall has benefitted from the many donations of land, resources and even cakes and ales for its students-a tradition celebrated each year on our Founder’s Day!
Our founder believed in education and in community. In this proud tradition our school today maintains its strong links with our local community and The Church of England. We remain steadfast in our work of enabling every young person in our community to achieve their full potential as an integral part of Byrchall High School.
Recent History
To celebrate our rich and long standing school history within the Wigan borough, we held an alumni event.
Pupils and staff who attended Byrchall high school throughout the decades were invited back to share their stories, memories and to look back on some of our archived photographs, booklets and school memorabilia.
Take a look at the event for yourself using the button below.
Our Values
Byrchall High School is committed to fostering an environment built on strong core values that shape both the academic and personal growth of its students. Our motto encapsulates all we try to do every day.
Learn to Live – enjoy and achieve.
Live to Learn – now and in the future.
These values are underpinned by the daily practice of respect, responsibility, resilience, and aspiration, which guide the behaviour and decision-making of the school community.
Respect is encouraged in all interactions, promoting kindness and understanding amongst students and staff.
Responsibility is emphasised, ensuring that students take ownership of their learning and actions.
Resilience is nurtured through challenges, empowering students to overcome obstacles and learn from setbacks.
Aspiration drives the pursuit of excellence, encouraging students to aim high and reach their full potential. Together, these values create a positive, supportive, and ambitious school culture where every individual is welcome and integral to our community.
OUR FUTUREs
Encouraging aspiration in young people is essential for helping them to realise their full potential and pursue meaningful goals.
With a stimulating and varied curriculum including academic, creative and extra-curriular options for every child, Byrchall makes learning exciting.
All students are encouraged to plan for a bright future, fostering a growth mindset where challenges are seen as opportunities to learn and grow rather than obstacles.
By providing our students with diverse role models, exposing them to various career paths, and celebrating their achievements, we can inspire ambition and a sense of possibility.
Mentorship, personalised support, guidance, and creating an environment where their interests are nurtured can further ignite their drive to succeed.
Encouraging self-belief and resilience ensures that our young people remain focused on their aspirations, even in the face of challenges and a changing world, empowering them to set high standards for themselves and strive toward fulfilling futures in whatever area they choose.
