Brewood Middle CofE Academy

About Brewood Middle CofE Academy

Brewood Middle CofE Academy, a Church of England secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13 in South Staffordshire, presents an unusual picture when compared with the local authority average. Staffordshire’s average Progress 8 score for secondary schools sits at -0.18, a figure that typically measures a school’s academic value-add from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. However, Brewood’s Progress 8 score is not available in the data, and its Attainment 8 score is just 2.6, which is notably low. The school also reports that zero per cent of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and zero per cent achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. These headline metrics suggest that Brewood’s academic profile is significantly weaker than the LA average, though the school’s unique middle-school structure (covering Years 5 to 8) means its pupils sit Key Stage 4 exams earlier than most, which may partly explain the figures.

Despite the low academic outcomes, Brewood holds a Good rating from Ofsted, and parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, 100 per cent of respondents would recommend the school, and every parent agreed that their child is happy there. Strong majorities felt their child is safe, that bullying is dealt with effectively, and that SEND children receive the support they need. The school also scores highly on communication: 100 per cent of parents agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 100 per cent agreed that concerns are dealt with properly. This suggests a school where pastoral care and parent partnership are genuine strengths, even if the raw exam data does not match the LA average.

Brewood is a relatively small school with 421 pupils against a capacity of 70, indicating it is significantly oversubscribed. It offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, chapel, and music rooms, alongside clubs such as Drama, Coding, Debate, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Sports include football, rugby, cricket, and gymnastics. The school has a Sixth Form Centre, though it is a middle school and the data does not clarify whether this is shared with a partner institution. For families prioritising a supportive, Church of England environment with strong pastoral care and a broad extracurricular offer, Brewood appears to be a popular choice. However, those focused on high academic outcomes may want to look at local peers like The Friary School, which ranks higher on the LA’s performance metrics.

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