SchoolScoresChurch Hill Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9LR
01527 962794 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 January 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Redditch comparisons use the 8 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 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 | Redditch | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 4% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 70% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 77% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 2% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 23% | 65% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 12% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 2% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 53% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 2% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25%said yes | 61% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Redditch figures pool parents at the Redditch 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
104 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Worcestershire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.0% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.9% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.6% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 31.1 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.67% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 64% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9% | 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
- Ipsley CofE Middle School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Arrow Vale High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bede's Catholic Middle School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodfield Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Birchensale Middle School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Tudor Grange Academy Redditch 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Walkwood CofE Middle School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Church Hill Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Church Hill Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend Church Hill Middle School?
25% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Church Hill 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 142543.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.