SchoolScoresAlvechurch CofE Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of AEQUALIS EDUCATION TRUST
Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7TA
0121 445 1033 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 September 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 49 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 46 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 94% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 84% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 13th highest of 40 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 45 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 65% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 96% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 65% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
110 pupils in this year group.
72% — 13 points above the Worcestershire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 93rd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 87th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 92nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 99% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.5 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.2% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 79% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 93rd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 11.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- New Ways School 2.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alvechurch CofE Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Alvechurch CofE Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 September 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Would parents recommend Alvechurch CofE Middle School?
96% of the 90 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Alvechurch CofE Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143507.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.