The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 71% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 71.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sandra Pennington
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodbury Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFoley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Sutton Park Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sutton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Continu Plus Academy
Free school · 1.2km away
Baxter College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Blakebrook School
Special school · 2.1km away
Wyre Forest School
Special school · 2.2km away
Bewdley Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birchen Coppice Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birchen Coppice Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchen Coppice Academy?
Birchen Coppice Academy currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchen Coppice Academy take?
Birchen Coppice Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchen Coppice Academy?
Birchen Coppice Academy is in Kidderminster, DY11 7JJ, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchen Coppice Academy have a sixth form?
No, Birchen Coppice Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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