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Birchen Coppice Academy
Woodbury Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7JJ, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.2 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
183
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 183, the academy is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating some areas needing attention. While it ranks in the top 97% of schools nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, it shows room for growth, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall performance and potential for their children.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
Gypsy/Roma6.6%
White Other2.7%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Black African0.5%
Location
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52.37074, -2.27121 · DY11 7JJ
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN144650
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchen Coppice Academy rated by Ofsted?
Birchen Coppice Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Birchen Coppice Academy a good school?
Birchen Coppice Academy scores 5.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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