LIVE TO LEARN, LEARN TO LIVE
Welcome to our Open Evening: Thursday 8th October | 6:00–8:30pm
Visit our Transition Pages for more information.
“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
After welcoming our Year 6 students during the day yesterday, Byrchall was buzzing even more in the evening as we opened our doors to Year 6 families!
It was truly an evening to remember, with fun curriculum tasters, interactive games, our photo booth, delicious food and drinks, friendly chats with our amazing staff, and so much more!
We’re still filled with excitement after meeting so many of you. A huge thank you to our students and staff team for making it such a wonderful evening, and to everyone who came along and shared the experience with us.
We can’t wait to welcome some of our new Year 7 students into the Byrchall community next year! ✨
#Transition #OpenEvening
Yesterday, we welcomed our Year 6 visitors to Byrchall for our annual Open Day, giving them the chance to meet our staff, experience different subjects, explore the school and start to picture themselves as part of our community.
We saw so much enthusiasm, creativity, teamwork, new friendships and plenty of smiles throughout the day!
We genuinely can’t wait to welcome some of you into the Byrchall community next September.
Open Evening photos to follow!
#OpenEvening #transition
A huge congratulations to Lillith, who has been nominated to represent Wigan at the 2027 BBC Philharmonic Side by Side event at MediaCityUK!
Lillith, who plays the viola, is one of only eight young musicians from each Greater Manchester borough invited to take part in this prestigious opportunity.
What a fantastic achievement and an exciting experience ahead. We’re very proud of you, Lillith, and hope you have an amazing day making music with the BBC Philharmonic!
#CelebrateSuccess #recognition #music
A gentle reminder that the school will be closed to all current students on Thursday 8th October while we host our Open Day and Evening for Year 6 families.
School and all lessons will return as normal on Friday 9th October.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
A huge well done to Maryam, who chose to undertake voluntary work during the summer holidays! We are incredibly proud of her for showing such initiative and giving her time to support others. A fantastic example of our Byrchall Recognition value of Community!
We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 7 families to Parents’ Evening on Monday 19th October, from 4:00–6:00pm.
Our online booking system opens this evening at 4:00pm. You can book your appointments by logging into your Synergy Parent Portal and selecting Parents’ Evening.
If you have any questions or need any help with booking, please get in touch with our Main Office.
💃 Huge congratulations to Jessica!
Jessica recently competed in the Manchester Dance Festival, where she and her team achieved a brilliant 2nd place! 🥈
A fantastic result that reflects great teamwork, creativity and determination. Well done, Jessica! We’re very proud of you!
#dance #teamwork #community #byrchallrecognitioninaction
As part of our National Teachers’ Day celebrations, we presented our Byrchall Staff Awards to members of staff who truly deserve to be recognised for everything they bring to our school community.
Congratulations to all of our winners, and a huge thank you to every member of staff who gives so much to the Byrchall family each day.
#community #NationalTeachersDay #recognition
CAREER OF THE WEEK: CIVIL ENGINEER
Roads, bridges, railways and buildings all need civil engineers. Routes can include college, T Levels, apprenticeships and university, depending on the role and level.
Students: What would you like to design or build?
Parents/carers: Explore the different routes into engineering together.
#CareerOfTheWeek #Engineering #STEM
Congratulations to Emily on passing her ABD Grade 1 ballet and Grade 1 tap exams with flying colours! She gained distinctions in both and was awarded credits towards her university admissions. Emily is dreaming of going to dance college and performing on stage.
We look forward to seeing you on stage in the future, Emily!
#byrchallrecognitioninaction #dance
New Vacancy!
We are looking for an outstanding and dynamic Science professional to join us as our Head of Science Faculty, starting in January 2027.
📅 Application deadline: 9:00am, Friday 16th October 2026
Head to our website for the full job description and details on how to apply.
https://www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk/job-vacancies
Know someone who could be a great fit? Feel free to tag them or share this post!
#science #vacancyalert
We are incredibly proud of Year 7 students Xander and Blake, who wrote, produced and performed their own song in a talent contest.
After representing their primary school, they were selected from nearly 100 applicants to compete in the Business for Youth talent contest, where they achieved an amazing third place! Their creativity, teamwork, courage and perseverance are brilliant examples of the skills needed for life and future careers.
Remember to log your achievement on Synergy to achieve your badge!
#SkillsForLife #Careers #byrchallrecognitioninaction
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.
