SchoolScoresIpsley CofE Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
Winyates Way, Winyates, Redditch, B98 0UB
01527 525725 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 September 2014.
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 16 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 92% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 70% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 77% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 51% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 65% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 98% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 65% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 53% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 91% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 65% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redditch. Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 61% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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
161 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Worcestershire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
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 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.1% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 6th 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 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 25.9 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.16% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 81% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Redditch. Higher than 7% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 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
- Arrow Vale High School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Church Hill Middle School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Woodfield Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Bede's Catholic Middle School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Tudor Grange Academy Redditch 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Studley High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birchensale Middle School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Walkwood CofE Middle School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- St Augustine's Catholic High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ipsley CofE Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Ipsley CofE Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 September 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Ipsley CofE Middle School?
92% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ipsley 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 139020.
- 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.