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
🧮 Last ChristMaths of the year!
Congratulations to Mr Kendrick (staff winner), and to Mack Gilmore (pupil winner) from last week`s challenge — prizes are on their way.
This is the final challenge, so please make sure all answers are submitted by Friday. Enjoy taking part, and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
#Christmas #festivevibes #maths
🎅 Finally… who could forget Father Christmas and his elves bringing extra magic to the evening at our Byrchall Christmas Festival?
If you took any photos and would like to share them, please tag us — we’d love to see your moments from the night.
Have you submitted your vote in this year’s Christmas-themed Pet Photography Competition? We’ve been blown away by the creativity (and cuteness!) in all the entries. Winners will be announced soon once all public votes are counted — stay tuned!
#Christmas #community #festivevibes
🎭 Part 2: Performances!
We were completely blown away by the incredible shows at our Byrchall Christmas Festival. The talent from both students and staff was truly impressive, and the energy on stage was amazing throughout. A special thank you to Milltown Sound for joining us as guest performers — we loved every minute!
#festivevibes #Christmas #community
🎄 What an amazing evening we had at the Byrchall Christmas Festival! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to the students, staff and community members who helped make it such a success. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Here’s part one of the photos — Christmas Market stalls! Apologies in advance for the post overload today… There are just too many happy moments not to share! ✨
#festivevibes #Christmas #community
🎄 Christmas Countdown: 3 School Days to Go! 🎄
Today, we’re throwing it back to October and our annual musical — this year’s show was Shrek the Musical! From the swamp to the stage, students brought incredible performances, singing, dancing, and so much heart.
It was a true whole-school effort, with every student and staff member, both on stage and behind the scenes, making it a magical celebration of creativity and community spirit at Byrchall. ✨
#community #countdown #Christmas
🕯️🎄 This morning, we had a Carol Service at St Thomas’ Church.
Through prayers, readings and singing carols together, it was wonderful to see our school community come together in such a warm and reflective way.
#Christmas #carolservice
🎄 Here’s the full list of our Christmas market stalls for tonight! A quick reminder that this is a CASH ONLY event, so please come prepared.
We’re really looking forward to welcoming you and sharing a festive evening together!
#Christmas #FestiveVibes
💚 As we approach the end of term, we’d like to remind students and families that support is available throughout the Christmas holidays. Kooth @kooth_uk , one of the UK’s largest mental health support services for young people, offers a range of online support options.
Please see the live chat hours below, and visit their website at https://www.kooth.com/ or watch the video to find out more: https://vimeo.com/1141406890?fl=pl&fe=sh
#mentalhealth #christmas #support
🥋 Another brilliant achievement outside school!
Well done to Joseph for earning his red belt in taekwondo last weekend — a fantastic result and a reward for all his hard work. We love celebrating your successes, so keep sending them in to recognition@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk 👏
#CelebrateSuccess #taekwondo
🎄💛 This festive season, we’re supporting the Ashton Pantry Christmas Appeal. Founded in 2021 at St Thomas’ Church Hall, Ashton Pantry is run by an incredible team of volunteers whose vision is to sustainably feed local people, both physically and spiritually, while creating a welcoming community where everyone feels valued.
They’re aiming to deliver as many Christmas gifts as possible to families in need — and they need our help. Donations can be made tonight at our Christmas Festival. Watch the video to find out more and see how you can support 🎁✨
#community #Christmas #pantry
🎄 Christmas Countdown: 4 School Days to Go! 🎄
Today, we’re looking back to European Day of Languages, when our students took on a Languages Relay Challenge in form time! Racing between quiz tables, cracking questions, and battling to be the quickest form, it was a brilliant mix of friendly competition and learning.
A fantastic way to celebrate language, teamwork, and all the amazing skills our students bring to Byrchall. ✨
#community #countdown #Christmas
🏉 Last Saturday, George Ashton took part in a Leigh vs Salford charity game to raise money for The Christie Charity @christiecharity. He scored two tries and played his socks off — an outstanding performance! Extra credit to his mum, who refereed the match. Brilliant effort all round 👏
#charity #wheelchairrugby
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.
