Rockwood Academy, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rockwood Academy creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where your child will feel supported and challenged to achieve. The school prioritises reading skills and provides strong careers guidance to help pupils make informed decisions about their futures. With caring staff and high expectations, pupils develop strong character and are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with targeted support helping pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, with swift identification and tailored interventions
- High expectations of behaviour creating a calm, orderly environment where pupils get along well
- Broad and balanced curriculum across all subjects with pupils learning the intended content well
- Strong personal and character development programme covering career paths, equality, healthy relationships and life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is inconsistent - some staff do not quickly identify when pupils need help or are ready to move to new learning, leaving some pupils waiting
- Significant number of pupils persistently absent from school, missing valuable learning time despite staff efforts to re-engage families
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading and library sessions, career guidance programme
Rockwood Academy is a productive and inclusive secondary school where staff are caring and pupils are happy. The school has successfully halted and reversed a previous decline in education quality through new leadership and effective strategies.
At a Glance
63.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
27
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,073 pupils
1,050 capacity
23 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
12.20834%
Overall absence
39.84238%
Persistent absence
1,142
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Rockwood Academy
Nansen Primary School
Highfield Junior and Infant School
Shaw Hill Primary School
Parkfield Community School
Leigh Primary School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Sladefield Infant School
Thornton Primary School
Ward End Primary School
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