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
☀️ Summer Term Reminder!
Our final staff training day of the year will be on Friday 27th June, which means students will not be in school on that date.
Mark it on your calendars and enjoy the extended weekend!
#reminder #stafftraining
☀️ Summer Term Reminder!
Our final staff training day of the year will be on Friday 27th June, which means students will not be in school on that date.
Mark it on your calendars and enjoy the extended weekend!
#reminder #stafftraining
Looking for a challenge this May? 👟
Get involved in our VE Day “March for May” fundraiser and walk 80 miles—either as a family or as a form group—to support the Royal British Legion @royalbritishlegion.
✅ Track your miles with any fitness app
✅ Pick up a sponsorship form from Mrs McGuire or Mr Powell
✅ Compete to see which House can walk the furthest—and raise the most!
Let’s come together to back our Armed Forces community. Ready, set, stride! 💪🎖️
#challenge #fitness #veday80thanniversary #charity
Looking for a challenge this May? 👟
Get involved in our VE Day “March for May” fundraiser and walk 80 miles—either as a family or as a form group—to support the Royal British Legion @royalbritishlegion.
✅ Track your miles with any fitness app
✅ Pick up a sponsorship form from Mrs McGuire or Mr Powell
✅ Compete to see which House can walk the furthest—and raise the most!
Let’s come together to back our Armed Forces community. Ready, set, stride! 💪🎖️
#challenge #fitness #veday80thanniversary #charity
🧪 Science Club is BACK — and it’s bursting with even more fun!
After a brilliant turnout last term, we’re ready for more exciting experiments, creative chaos, and new themes every Friday lunchtime in Room 2-08. @byrchallscience
Check out the poster below to see what’s coming up — and we’ll see you there!
#science #handsonlearning #experiment #extracurricular
🧪 Science Club is BACK — and it’s bursting with even more fun!
After a brilliant turnout last term, we’re ready for more exciting experiments, creative chaos, and new themes every Friday lunchtime in Room 2-08. @byrchallscience
Check out the poster below to see what’s coming up — and we’ll see you there!
#science #handsonlearning #experiment #extracurricular
🌟 Weekly Student Spotlight: Our Recognition Leadership Team! 🌟
This week, we’re hearing from some of the fantastic students behind the Byrchall Recognition Programme!
The Byrchall Recognition Programme is our school`s way of celebrating students` achievements both inside and outside of school. Students can collect a range of badges and certificates whilst developing key skills to prepare them for the future.
Our Recognition Leadership Team met before Easter to share some examples of achievements under our four strands: Participation, Leadership, Excellence and Community. Don`t forget to log your achievements on Synergy Recognition. The next round of badges will go out in two weeks time!
#studentsuccess #recognition #celebrateachievements
🌟 Weekly Student Spotlight: Our Recognition Leadership Team! 🌟
This week, we’re hearing from some of the fantastic students behind the Byrchall Recognition Programme!
The Byrchall Recognition Programme is our school`s way of celebrating students` achievements both inside and outside of school. Students can collect a range of badges and certificates whilst developing key skills to prepare them for the future.
Our Recognition Leadership Team met before Easter to share some examples of achievements under our four strands: Participation, Leadership, Excellence and Community. Don`t forget to log your achievements on Synergy Recognition. The next round of badges will go out in two weeks time!
#studentsuccess #recognition #celebrateachievements
✈️ Geneva 2026 – Science Trip of a Lifetime! 🔬
We’re heading to Geneva in March 2026 for an unforgettable experience — including a visit to CERN, the world’s largest particle physics lab! 💥
🔹 Open to Years 8 & 9
🔹 £650 per student
🔹 Get your expression of interest letter from Miss Dowd in Science
Spots are limited—don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
#schooltrip #science #geneva #CERN
✈️ Geneva 2026 – Science Trip of a Lifetime! 🔬
We’re heading to Geneva in March 2026 for an unforgettable experience — including a visit to CERN, the world’s largest particle physics lab! 💥
🔹 Open to Years 8 & 9
🔹 £650 per student
🔹 Get your expression of interest letter from Miss Dowd in Science
Spots are limited—don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
#schooltrip #science #geneva #CERN
Join us for two exciting Y6 Curriculum Evenings! 🎉
🗓️ Thursday 8th May & Thursday 22nd May
🕓 4:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Byrchall High School
It’s your chance to explore subjects, meet your new teachers and classmates, and get a real feel for life at Byrchall. 📧 Check your email for further information and your QR code invite. We can’t wait to see you there!
#studentlife #transition #curriculum
Join us for two exciting Y6 Curriculum Evenings! 🎉
🗓️ Thursday 8th May & Thursday 22nd May
🕓 4:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Byrchall High School
It’s your chance to explore subjects, meet your new teachers and classmates, and get a real feel for life at Byrchall. 📧 Check your email for further information and your QR code invite. We can’t wait to see you there!
#studentlife #transition #curriculum
Shrek The Musical – Cast & Crew Announcement! ✨🎭
The wait is over! We’re thrilled to reveal the incredible team bringing Shrek to life this October! 🏰🐉 A huge congratulations to everyone involved! Your hard work and creativity are making this show truly magical. We can’t wait for the big performance!
#shrekthemusical #schoolmusical #castannouncement
Shrek The Musical – Cast & Crew Announcement! ✨🎭
The wait is over! We’re thrilled to reveal the incredible team bringing Shrek to life this October! 🏰🐉 A huge congratulations to everyone involved! Your hard work and creativity are making this show truly magical. We can’t wait for the big performance!
#shrekthemusical #schoolmusical #castannouncement
Attendance is key in year 11…
The odds of pupils in year 11 achieving a grade 5 in English and maths are 1.9 times higher than those who only attend 90 to 95 per cent of the time.
Missing just ten days of year 11, halves the odds of achieving a grade 5 in subjects.
#attendancematters #AcademicSuccess
Attendance is key in year 11…
The odds of pupils in year 11 achieving a grade 5 in English and maths are 1.9 times higher than those who only attend 90 to 95 per cent of the time.
Missing just ten days of year 11, halves the odds of achieving a grade 5 in subjects.
#attendancematters #AcademicSuccess
Summer Term Challenge for Year 7!
We’re calling on all Year 7 students to get creative in the Y7 Community Garden Project:
🪨 Find a large pebble
💬 Paint it with a positive, uplifting message
🎒 Bring it into school (we’ll varnish it!)
• Your pebble will become a permanent part of our new garden space—spreading kindness and good vibes all year round! 🌸✨
• Plus, you’ll earn a Recognition Community Badge for taking part!
Drop your pebble off with Mrs McGuire or Mr Thomas to take part. We`re gonna make something extraordinary together!
#pebble #studentlife #painting
Summer Term Challenge for Year 7!
We’re calling on all Year 7 students to get creative in the Y7 Community Garden Project:
🪨 Find a large pebble
💬 Paint it with a positive, uplifting message
🎒 Bring it into school (we’ll varnish it!)
• Your pebble will become a permanent part of our new garden space—spreading kindness and good vibes all year round! 🌸✨
• Plus, you’ll earn a Recognition Community Badge for taking part!
Drop your pebble off with Mrs McGuire or Mr Thomas to take part. We`re gonna make something extraordinary together!
#pebble #studentlife #painting
Design VE Day Bunting Competition is here!
This Easter break, we’re inviting you to get creative! To mark 80 years since VE Day, schools across the UK are celebrating with a bunting design challenge! Design your own bunting, show off your style, and take part in a national celebration of history and creativity.
📩 Check your school email to find out how to enter!
#easter #design #art #VEDay
Design VE Day Bunting Competition is here!
This Easter break, we’re inviting you to get creative! To mark 80 years since VE Day, schools across the UK are celebrating with a bunting design challenge! Design your own bunting, show off your style, and take part in a national celebration of history and creativity.
📩 Check your school email to find out how to enter!
#easter #design #art #VEDay
Out with the old, in with the new! 🚧🏗️
Recognise this? The old sports hall is coming down to make way for something exciting! While you relax over Easter, our school is getting a major upgrade. Any guesses on what’s coming?
#easter #schoolfacilities #inprogress
Out with the old, in with the new! 🚧🏗️
Recognise this? The old sports hall is coming down to make way for something exciting! While you relax over Easter, our school is getting a major upgrade. Any guesses on what’s coming?
#easter #schoolfacilities #inprogress
Easter School in full swing! ✨📚
Our hardworking Year 11 students are making the most of their break with science revision! Keep up the great work—your dedication will pay off!
#science #easter #hardwork
Easter School in full swing! ✨📚
Our hardworking Year 11 students are making the most of their break with science revision! Keep up the great work—your dedication will pay off!
#science #easter #hardwork
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.