The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 535
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- BORDESLEY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Birchensale Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Birchensale Middle School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchensale Middle School?
Birchensale Middle School currently has 535 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchensale Middle School take?
Birchensale Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Birchensale Middle School?
Birchensale Middle School is in Redditch, B97 6HT, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchensale Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Birchensale Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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