Webheath Academy Primary School

About Webheath Academy Primary School

Webheath Academy Primary School sits in Redditch, part of Worcestershire, and its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show a mixed picture when set against the local authority average. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 57%, which is four percentage points below the Worcestershire average of 61%. That gap is worth noting, but the school’s reading and writing scores are more encouraging: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and 73% did so in writing. Maths was also at 70% expected. Where the school really stands out is in the higher-standard metrics — just 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, compared with a national picture that tends to be stronger. The school ranks 65th out of 180 primary schools in the county, placing it in the middle of the pack locally. It also ranks 2nd out of 3 schools in Redditch itself, though that’s a very small sample.

Academically, the school’s Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in its most recent inspection in 2025, aligns with these mixed but solid results. The inspection gave the early years provision an Outstanding rating, which is a strong signal for families with younger children. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and quality of education were all judged Good. The previous inspection in 2011 also rated the school Good overall, so there’s consistency in leadership. Parent feedback from the Ofsted Parent View survey, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, is largely positive: 89% of respondents would recommend the school. Notably, 93% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 91% felt their child does well. However, only 62% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 43% disagreed or strongly disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need — a significant minority.

The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 116 applications for 56 places and 51 first-preference offers made, so it’s a popular choice locally. It has a nursery provision, which is a practical plus for families with younger siblings. Facilities include an ICT suite, art studios, a dining hall, a chapel and an outdoor playground, plus clubs ranging from chess and eco club to choir and science club. Sports on offer are netball, dance, athletics and cross country. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 11.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals — below the national average — the school serves a relatively less deprived catchment. This is a school that suits families who value a Good-rated, community-focused primary with strong early years and a broad club offer, but who are aware that academic outcomes at the higher standard are an area for development.

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