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Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT, Worcestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
535
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With 47% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 86% of schools. However, it has received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in September 2023, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. Additionally, only 54% of parents report being satisfied with their experience, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child feels safe
74%
My child makes good progress
63%
My child is happy
60%
School has high expectations
60%
Behaviour is good
59%
School supports development
57%
I'd recommend this school
54%
Progress is communicated
54%
School keeps me informed
47%
School responds to concerns
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.3%
Asian Pakistani12.9%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.30879, -1.95324 · B97 6HT
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146699
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.birchensale.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchensale Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Birchensale Middle School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Birchensale Middle School a good school?
Birchensale 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.
What do parents say about Birchensale Middle School?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birchensale Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
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