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Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ, Worcestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
662
Capacity
708
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 70% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 10%, the school has a positive reputation among parents, indicating a supportive learning environment for children aged 9-13.
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Last inspected: 13 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.28872, -1.95445 · B97 5AQ
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN139185
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.walkwoodms.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walkwood Church of England Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Walkwood Church of England Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 February 2018.
Is Walkwood Church of England Middle School a good school?
Walkwood Church of England Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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