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Rockwood Academy
Goodgraded 30/04/2025Ages 11–161,078 pupils
Rockwood Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/04/2025, Rockwood Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36.5 and 24% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Rockwood Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 30/04/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 839.1
England avg 45.1 · was 36.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45% · was 25% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths46%
England avg 65% · was 44% in 2023/24
EBacc entry11%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.28
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake63.9%
Free school meals63.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled103%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.6%
Attendance86.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher22.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence47.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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