Alvechurch CofE Middle School

A good academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alvechurch CofE Middle School.

Birmingham, B487TA Ofsted: Good Age 9-13 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Birmingham Road
Alvechurch
Birmingham, B487TA

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143507
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7TA
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AEQUALIS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
440 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Worcester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
440
Free School Meals
9.3% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.8 (8.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
44 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
88
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
440 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"And the child grew and became strong; He was full of wisdom and God’s blessings were upon Him"

Ambition Excellence Creativity Resilience Inclusion Respect Consistency

As a Church of England school, each day our school will partake in a daily act of collective worship; SIAMS inspections are used to evaluate the impact of collective worship on the school community; the local vicar regularly visits the school to support delivery of its values.

Head Teacher's Message

David Snell, Headteacher, welcomes visitors to the school website and describes Alvechurch C of E Middle School as a vibrant and ambitious learning community with a strong focus on high academic standards, personal development and equality of opportunity, aiming to prepare students to maximise their potential and succeed beyond expectations.

Facilities

Modern facilities Spacious and well-equipped accommodation

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is in line with the National Curriculum Broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum with Year 5 using a mix of class teachers and specialist teachers and Year 7 offering specialist teaching in most subjects Cross-curricular themes and a focus on Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Adaptive/mastery approach with opportunities to make links across subjects and relate learning to real-world contexts Core values of respect, responsibility, resilience, aspiration, and equality; emphasis on inclusion

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

STEPs provides wrap-around care before and after school. ADHOC bookings are made via ParentPay. For enquiries and space availability, contact Mrs Robinson, STEPS Manager, at 0121 445 1033 or 07311 359 282, or email [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Main intake Year 5. The school receives more than 180 applications for about 120 places; applicants are advised to add three schools to their Worcestershire County Council application. Feeder schools include Crown Meadow First School, St Andrew’s First School, Beoley First School and Blackwell First School. All applications are processed via Worcestershire County Council. The closing date for Middle school applications is mid January and offers are sent in April. Waiting lists are managed via waiting list arrangements. For admissions assistance, contact [email protected] and for more information see Admissions Policy 2026-27 (link on site).

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