The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 51% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.95
Band 5Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 186 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 154 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,696
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 51.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THE WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION LTD
- Head
- Co Headteacher Satnam Dosanjh Hugh Derry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
Secondary · 319m away
Starbank School
All-through · 605m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 717m away
Blakesley Hall Primary School
Primary · 966m away
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Primary · 1.2km away
Marlborough Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Benedict's Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Waverley School a selective school?
No. Waverley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waverley School's Ofsted rating?
Waverley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waverley School?
Waverley School currently has 1,696 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waverley School take?
Waverley School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Waverley School?
Waverley School is in Birmingham, B9 5QA, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waverley School have a sixth form?
Yes, Waverley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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