A good academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rockwood Academy.
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"Optimism, ambition & oneness"
UNICEF Rights Respecting School (silver level); Holocaust Education Beacon School
Rockwood Academy is at the centre of a vibrant community on the outskirts of Birmingham and part of the CORE Education Trust. The school aims to provide an accessible, inclusive and rigorous curriculum, uphold the trust values (Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence), support students to achieve the best qualifications and plan for next steps in education, training or work, and provide wide extra-curricular enrichment and strong local links.
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SENCO is Mrs S Griffiths. SEND Information Report and related policies are provided. From January 2026, the SENCO and Deputy SENDCO will run a clinic every Wednesday and Thursday between 15:30 and 16:30. Content references local and national SEND provisions, including Birmingham City Council Local Offer, and a range of SEND resources and services (e.g., speech and language support, autism resources, and general learning resources).
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