Alvechurch CofE Middle School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
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 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
451 pupils
498 capacity
47 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Worcestershire
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)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.24006%
Overall absence
5.81655%
Persistent absence
447
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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