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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Redditch, B98 0UBSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Ipsley CofE Middle School

Ipsley CofE Middle School sits within Worcestershire’s local authority as a state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13, a middle-school model that bridges primary and upper school years. In the LA’s ranking of 47 same-type schools, it is not among the top three peers — those are Nunnery Wood High School, Prince Henry’s High School, and Haybridge High School and Sixth Form — but it holds a Good Ofsted rating, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. The school is oversubscribed, with 638 pupils against a capacity of 600, and serves a community where 32.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Its nearest Outstanding-rated school, Arrow Vale High School, is just 0.4 km away, giving local families a nearby alternative. Headteacher Angela Saul leads a Church of England school that includes a chapel among its facilities, alongside a theatre, swimming pool, and playing fields.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWinyates Way, Winyates, Redditch, Redditch, B98 0UB
HeadteacherAngela Saul
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils638
Free School Meals (FSM)32.3%
School Capacity638 / 600 (106% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
TheatreSwimming PoolLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

CricketTennisRugbyAthleticsCross CountryGymnasticsNetballBadmintonSwimmingHockey

Clubs & Activities

DramaNewspaperModel United NationsFilm ClubYoung EnterpriseChoirDuke of EdinburghOrchestraBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Ipsley CofE 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.