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Washwood Heath Academy
Goodgraded 03/03/2020Ages 4–181,706 pupils
Washwood Heath Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,706 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/03/2020, Washwood Heath Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 43.9 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Birmingham can view Washwood Heath Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 03/03/2020. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points7 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)53%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 842.9
England avg 45.1 · was 43.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 41% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry39%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.72
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake57.3%
Free school meals57.3%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language64.4%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.4%
Attendance90.4%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence33.2%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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