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Rockwood Academy
Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.2 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, though it ranks in the bottom 6% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score. GCSE results indicate an Attainment 8 score of 39.1, with 46% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents seeking stronger academic performance. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 23% recommending the school, suggesting potential areas for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 16 March 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.1 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★2.0
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
Good range of subjects
62%
My child feels safe
54%
My child makes good progress
54%
My child is happy
46%
Behaviour is good
39%
Progress is communicated
39%
School keeps me informed
31%
School supports development
31%
School has high expectations
31%
School responds to concerns
23%
I'd recommend this school
23%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani67.7%
Black African10.3%
Other5.8%
Asian Bangladeshi5.8%
Gypsy/Roma5.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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52.49120, -1.84500 · B8 3HG
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138059
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.corerockwood.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Rockwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rockwood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 March 2016.
Is Rockwood Academy a good school?
Rockwood Academy scores 6.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rockwood Academy?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rockwood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 39% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Rockwood Academy in GCSEs?
Rockwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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