Alvechurch CofE Middle School, Birmingham

Good
Secondary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 913

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr David Snell
Pupils:451 / 498 capacity
LA:Worcestershire
Phone:01214451033
Address:Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7TA
Trust:AEQUALIS EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 8 April 2025View full report
URN:143507
UKPRN:10061611
Diocese:Diocese of Worcester
Constituency:Bromsgrove
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Alvechurch CofE Middle School creates a safe, welcoming environment where pupils feel they have opportunities to grow. The school combines high academic expectations with an excellent range of clubs and activities, supported by exemplary behaviour and very high attendance. Teachers provide consistent, high-quality support that helps all pupils, including those with additional needs, achieve well.

Key Strengths

  • Exemplary pupil behaviour with consistent respect and courtesy towards each other
  • Enhanced curriculum in English with improved teaching of grammar and spelling, resulting in more sophisticated writing
  • Rapid identification and consistent support for pupils with SEND and those needing reading support
  • Very high attendance for all groups of pupils
  • Extensive, inclusive provision of clubs, activities and trips catering to a wide range of interests

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports clubs, school choir, chess club, arts and crafts, trips

Alvechurch CofE Middle School is a warm and friendly school where pupils thrive through a broad, ambitious curriculum and excellent opportunities for wider learning. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly since the previous inspection.

At a Glance

8.9%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

90 responses
Would recommend96%
Child is happy96%
Well taught98%
Good progress87%
Feels safe97%
Well behaved91%
Bullying dealt with14%
Kept informed91%
Handles concerns50%
Wider development90%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-3ppMaths+2ppWriting-1pp

Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.

Class Sizes

27.4

Avg class size

16

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Alvechurch Rail Station (Main Entrance)
930m · 15 min walk

Bus Stops

Old Rectory Lane (opp)
214m · 3 min walk
Red Lion (Adj)
261m · 4 min walk
Alvechurch - Red Lion PH
262m · 4 min walk
Snake Terrace (opp)
301m · 5 min walk
The Square (adj)
366m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

451 pupils

498 capacity

47 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham

Low pressure
New homes approved:19,703
Projected new pupils:3,547

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham

Admissions Demand - Worcestershire

Low demand0.94x oversubscription

Places available

4,111

Applications

3,871

Got 1st preference

88.4%

Got preferred school

95.1%

Secondary admissions across Worcestershire (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

8 April 2025
28 January 2020
13 September 2012
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.24006%

Overall absence

5.81655%

Persistent absence

447

Enrolments

Authorised2.39565%
Unauthorised0.84442%
Persistent (10%+)5.81655%
Severe (50%+)0.44743%

Absence trend

3.86126%
18/19
5.1059%
20/21
5.78096%
21/22
4.84393%
22/23
4.59058%
23/24
3.24006%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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