Birchensale Middle School

A inadequate academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Birchensale Middle School.

Redditch, B976HT Ofsted: Inadequate 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
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bridley Moor Road
Redditch, B976HT
Phone
152768430
Website
birchensale.worcs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146699
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, B97 6HT
Website
http://www.birchensale.worcs.sch.uk
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BORDESLEY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
582
Free School Meals
39.2% (228 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
116
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
582 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Belong, Motivate, Succeed, Resilient"

Belong Motivate Succeed Resilient

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Emma James welcomes families to Birchensale Middle School, emphasising a commitment to high-quality, challenging and engaging education, wider opportunities, safeguarding and partnership with parents to support pupils’ development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Anti Bullying Ambassadors Eco Council Forest School School Council

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is a key priority with dedicated reading lessons In Years 7 and 8 there is a focus on targeted reading support and developing a positive reading culture The curriculum has been reviewed to be ambitious, well-organised and designed to address gaps in knowledge from Year 5 entry High standards in teaching with expectations for students to present work well and engage fully in learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care: United After School Breakfast Club Monday to Friday 7.30am to 8.45am (£5.00); United After School Club Monday to Friday 3.15pm – 5.15pm (£8.00) includes a snack; United After School 3.15pm – 6.00pm (£11.00) includes a snack and sandwich. BMS Homework Club: Mondays (Years 5 and 6) 3.15pm – 4.15pm (Free); Tuesdays (Years 7 and 8) 3.15pm – 4.15pm (Free). BMS PE and Sports Clubs: Monday to Friday (various PE and Sports clubs) Free of charge. All wraparound care requires booking in advance. For United After School Breakfast Club and United After School please follow this link to book: https://redditch-united.classforkids.io/term/9; For BMS Homework Club please use MCAS (My Child At School) app.

SEND Provision

Birchensale Middle School provides an inclusive and nurturing environment with personalised SEND support. It emphasises collaboration between teachers, parents and support staff, and has a dedicated SENDCo (Ms Kaly Phelan) and Assistant SENDCo (Mrs Usha Murdanaigum) as well as a SEN Governor (Mrs Polly McMeeking). Documents available include SEND Policy, SEN Information Report and Accessibility Plan.

Admissions Criteria

Birchensale Middle School is an academy and is its own admissions authority. Main entry at Year 5. Applications to join Year 5 are made via the home Local Authority using the common application form; for other year groups or In-Year transfers, apply through Worcestershire County Council (CA1 form). The school subscribes to the Fair Access Protocol. Admissions policies for 2023–2024, 2024–2025, 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 are available on the policies page; appeals timetable and forms are published (2026-27, 2025-26, etc.).

Financial Information

Wraparound care costs are as noted above; the page does not provide other school fee details.

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