The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
16% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 662
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- WALKWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Lowe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalkwood CofE Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
The Vaynor First School
Primary · Very close
St Luke's CofE First School
Primary · 997m away
Crabbs Cross Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Webheath Academy Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oak Hill First School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walkwood Church of England Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Walkwood Church of England Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walkwood Church of England Middle School?
Walkwood Church of England Middle School currently has 662 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walkwood Church of England Middle School take?
Walkwood Church of England Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Walkwood Church of England Middle School?
Walkwood Church of England Middle School is in Redditch, B97 5AQ, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walkwood Church of England Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Walkwood Church of England Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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