The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 21.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
21.9
21.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
13%
29.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
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
75%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 55 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 41 days per year on average — over a month of school.
56% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
22% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 41.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THE WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION LTD
- Head
- Ms Jacqueline Kler (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Waverley Studio College a selective school?
No. Waverley Studio College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waverley Studio College's Ofsted rating?
Waverley Studio College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waverley Studio College?
Waverley Studio College currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waverley Studio College take?
Waverley Studio College caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Waverley Studio College?
Waverley Studio College is in Birmingham, B9 5SX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waverley Studio College have a sixth form?
Yes, Waverley Studio College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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