LIVE TO LEARN, LEARN TO LIVE
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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
🌻 The Great Byrchall Sunflower Competition 2026 is here!
Let’s plant, grow and thrive together as a community 🌱
At Byrchall, growth isn’t just about height - it’s about the habits we build along the way. Just like a sunflower, success comes from care, patience and consistency.
Linked to our SMART Steps:
Success – setting a goal and seeing it through
Movement – taking small steps every day to grow
Appearance – taking care in how your plant looks and how you present your journey
Respect – caring for your plant and the environment around you
Time – showing commitment, watering and checking regularly
We’re inviting students, families, staff and our future Year 7s to take part!
👉 Plant now
📸 Take photos as your sunflower grows
📧 Send your final entry to recognition@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk
📅 Deadline: Monday 6th July
Let’s grow something to remember🌻
#sunflowers #nature #community
Byrchall Recognition Awards – Spring Term Highlights 🌟
Last term we celebrated staff… now it’s student time!
Leaderboard
🥇 Year 8
🥈 Year 7
🥉 Year 9
⭐ Highlights
• Participation remains our strongest area
• Leadership & Excellence – led by Year 8
• Community – led by Year 7
At Byrchall, recognition is about more than awards—it’s about building habits for life through our SMART Steps:
⭐ Success | 🚶 Movement | 👕 Appearance | 🤝 Respect | ⏰ Time
We’re proud of every achievement—inside and beyond the classroom.
Let’s keep raising the bar!
📩 recognition@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk
📲 Log achievements on Synergy to earn badges
#Recognition #CelebrateSuccess
A huge well done to Charlie Cotton (Year 7), who competed over the Easter break in the first two BMX nationals of his season at the Manchester Indoor Cycling Centre!
On Saturday, Charlie reached the A finals, finishing 8th in Male 13 and 7th in Cruiser 13–14. He came back even stronger on Sunday, taking 2nd place in the Cruiser 13–14 A final 🥈
A brilliant weekend of racing and a great start to the season. We’re really proud of you, Charlie!
#CelebrateSuccess #bmx #racing
✨ Student Spotlight | Byrchall Recognition in Action ✨
A huge well done to Amelia, who attended the Move It Dance Exhibition in London.
She took part in workshops, watched top dance colleges, and even met stars including Katya Jones and Hannah Lowther ⭐
👏 A brilliant example of:
🏅 Participation
🌟 Excellence
💛 Living our SMART Steps through commitment, confidence and pride
We’re proud of you, Amelia! 🌟
Your School. Your Future. Your Community.
#dance #CelebrateSuccess
Introducing our newest reward initiative for students. After a successful trial we are pleased to say our SMART cards will remain part of our Byrchall Rewards Culture!
How do they work? Students can be rewarded with a SMART card for demonstrating our SMART values of Success, Movement, Appearance, Respect or Time. When students achieve one they rip the small section off and post this in our reward boxes. Each week all students who received a SMART card are rewarded with additional achievement points and a name is drawn out of the box for an additional reward. These rewards have been selected by students and range from front of the queue passes to a free cookie.
#SMART#Rewards#StudentVoice
Throwback to the last day of term before Easter 🎉
Year 9 celebrated in style with their grand reward event, Bonkers Bingo. From nonstop Bingo games to music, dancing, balloons and vibrant lighting, the energy in the room was incredible. Prizes included a karaoke machine, hampers, gift cards, and even a giant axolotl!
A big thank you to all the amazing staff who made it happen, and a huge well done to all involved!
#bingo #Celebration #community
We recently took a fantastic group of 26 girls to Condover Hall for an outdoor adventure weekend!
They took part in a range of exciting activities, challenged themselves, and made the most of every moment. The girls were a real credit to the school throughout the trip. We are so proud of you all!
#schooltrips #adventure
Vacancy Update 📢
We are looking for an energetic and committed English teacher to join our English department. If you’re passionate about inspiring students and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The application deadline is 9.00am on Monday 27 April 2026.
Find out more and apply via our website:
https://www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk/job-vacancies
#vacancy #englishteacher
Last Thursday, Mr Paul invited a group of Year 8 students to enjoy hot chocolate and pastries as a way of recognising their fantastic achievements this term ☕✨
It was a lovely opportunity to reflect on the spring term together, chat about Easter plans, and look ahead to an exciting summer term.
Well done, everyone! We are so proud of you!
#recognition #CelebrateSuccess #Easter
What a way to end the term ✨
Today’s whole school assembly was all about celebration, recognition, and everything we’ve achieved together as the Byrchall community.
A huge thank you to our brilliant performers, including our house band and Battle of the Bands winners The Road 🎸
We looked back on some amazing spring term highlights and ahead to an exciting summer term with Whole School Activities Day, Sports Day, Arts Week, Byrchall Fringe Festival and more to come. We also celebrated house reward points and, most importantly, revealed our whole school music video Life’s a Happy Song. The hall was full of laughter and smiles from start to finish 🎶
The video will be released on our socials soon… stay tuned. Have a lovely Easter, everyone 🐣
#easter #assembly #music
A reminder for Year 7 & Year 8 📚
Internal exams are coming up in May. Have a look at the timetable and make sure you know when your exams are scheduled.
Did You Know: Progress Reports
Progress reports available through the Parent App help families understand how their child is doing across subjects. This supports celebration of success and timely support where needed.
SMART Step: Success
#SchoolSynergy #HomeSchoolPartnership
SENIOR HOUSE COMPETITION
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.
