The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- CORE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Reeve (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 787m away
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre
Independent · 1.1km away
Saltley Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.3km away
Adderley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Alston Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bordesley Green Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rockwood Academy a selective school?
No. Rockwood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rockwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rockwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rockwood Academy?
Rockwood Academy currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rockwood Academy take?
Rockwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rockwood Academy?
Rockwood Academy is in Birmingham, B8 3HG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rockwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rockwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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