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Waverley School
Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5QA, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.4 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,696
Capacity
1,947
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong focus on academic achievement, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.9, placing it in the top 71% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 56%, while 72% progress to university, including 26% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in higher-level attainment, as only 8% of students reached the higher standard in KS2.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Older 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 76% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 8% | 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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani58.8%
Black African12.7%
Asian Bangladeshi8.1%
Other7.0%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
White British0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.47551, -1.82992 · B9 5QA
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN142219
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waverley.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Waverley School rated by Ofsted?
Waverley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Waverley School a good school?
Waverley School scores 44.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Waverley School in GCSEs?
Waverley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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