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Birchensale Middle School

Redditch, B97 6HTSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
-0.14
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
237 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#1,884
of 3,141 nationally

About Birchensale Middle School

Birchensale Middle School sits within Worcestershire local authority, a middle school serving pupils aged 9 to 13 in Redditch. Among the 47 secondary schools in the county, it ranks 12th by Progress 8 score, placing it comfortably above the local authority average of -0.21. The top-performing peers in the area are Nunnery Wood High School, Prince Henry's High School, and Haybridge High School and Sixth Form, all of which post positive Progress 8 scores. Birchensale's own score of -0.14 is described as 'Average' in banding terms, and it ranks 1st out of 5 schools within Redditch itself. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is St Augustine's Catholic High School, 3.8 kilometres away. Birchensale itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2015, and an ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when the school was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBridley Moor Road, Redditch, Redditch, B97 6HT
HeadteacherEmma James
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils535

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
TheatreSwimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreArt StudiosMusic RoomsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballDanceTennisCross CountrySwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessNewspaperDuke of EdinburghBook ClubOrchestraYoung EnterpriseScience ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: birchensale.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birchensale Middle School

Birchensale Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.