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Washwood Heath Academy

Birmingham, B8 2ASSecondaryAges 4–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
Progress 8
+0.19
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
124 1st-choice / 248 places
Ranking
#1,098
of 3,141 nationally

About Washwood Heath Academy

Washwood Heath Academy is a large all-through state school in Birmingham, currently educating 1,706 pupils against a capacity of 1,476, meaning it is significantly over capacity. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage, with 52.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. Demand for places is extremely strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 1,161 applications for 248 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.68 to one. Of those, 124 were first-preference applications, and exactly 124 first-preference offers were made, indicating that every first-choice applicant was offered a place. This combination of high FSM eligibility and intense competition for places suggests a school that is both a vital resource for its local community and a popular choice among families who prioritise it above other options in Birmingham.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBurney Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B8 2AS
HeadteacherLynn Petrie
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,706
Free School Meals (FSM)52.7%
School Capacity1,706 / 1,476 (116% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolScience LabsMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

SwimmingHockeyBadmintonMartial ArtsGymnasticsBasketballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirOrchestraChessGardeningDuke of EdinburghBook ClubYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: washwood.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washwood Heath Academy

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