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Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AS, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.7 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,706
Capacity
1,476
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy serves a diverse student body and demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 66% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher standards, with only 39% reaching grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 66%, indicating a generally positive but potentially improvable school community experience.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 42% UK |
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%. | 56% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
79%
My child is happy
76%
My child makes good progress
72%
School has high expectations
72%
My child feels safe
69%
Behaviour is good
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
66%
I'd recommend this school
66%
Progress is communicated
66%
School responds to concerns
52%
School supports development
52%
School keeps me informed
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani62.3%
Black African9.3%
Other6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi4.8%
Gypsy/Roma2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White British0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.49048, -1.81928 · B8 2AS
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139888
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.washwood.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Washwood Heath Academy rated by Ofsted?
Washwood Heath Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is Washwood Heath Academy a good school?
Washwood Heath Academy scores 31.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 Washwood Heath Academy?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, Washwood Heath Academy receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Washwood Heath Academy in GCSEs?
Washwood Heath Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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