SchoolScoresKingfisher School
Special academy · All-through, ages 7 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, B98 0HF
01527 502486 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 21 April 2026.
In short: 7 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
0% — 59 points below the Worcestershire average, and 62 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 6% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 0% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 0% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 93 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 86 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
0% — 41 points below the Worcestershire average, and 45 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 3.1 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 0.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
18 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points below the Worcestershire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 78% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 31% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 0% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 79% | 78% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round.
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 66.7% | 45.5%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 98.6% | 99.6%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 1.4% | 0.4%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 0.7% | 6.7%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 43.9% | 13.6%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 80.6% | 36.3%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 41.3 | 7.1 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 23.1% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 1.40% | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 6.6 | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 8.5% | 10.3%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby special schools
- Your Ideas School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Pitcheroak School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 7 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingfisher School's Ofsted rating?
Kingfisher School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Kingfisher School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 0% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 45 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140404.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.