Washwood Heath Academy, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Washwood Heath Academy creates an inclusive environment where every child matters and no one is left behind. Teachers know pupils well, provide strong support, and deliver lessons using expert subject knowledge. The school offers excellent pastoral care that parents value, plus a rich range of activities and clubs that help pupils develop beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed broad curriculum taught effectively with high expectations for all pupils
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND who receive quick identification and targeted support
- Reading made a priority with regular checks and interventions from Reception through secondary
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils creating a warm, family-like environment
- Effective careers guidance and preparation for next steps in education, employment or training
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils sometimes lack sufficient time to independently practise and deepen their learning, which limits achievement for more capable students
- Some pupils do not meet behaviour expectations during break and lunchtimes, with incidents occurring at social times
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing there is always someone to turn to if worried.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of clubs, activities, trips, events, leadership roles, sixth-form mentoring, vocational curriculum offer, enrichment programme
Washwood Heath Academy is an inclusive and nurturing school that has maintained strong standards since its previous good rating. The school removes barriers to learning so that no pupil is left behind, resulting in pupils flourishing and achieving strong outcomes.
At a Glance
57.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 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 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 70%. Writing has improved from 73% to 78%.
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
60
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
1,668 pupils
1,476 capacity
192 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)
Inspection History(105)
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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
8.80925%
Overall absence
29.82971%
Persistent absence
1,703
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
Washwood Heath Academy
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Thornton Primary School
Beaufort School
Colebourne Primary School
Beaufort School
Sladefield Infant School
Ward End Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Alston Primary School
Stechford Primary School
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