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Academy · All-through, ages 2 to 19 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
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Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5QA
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 September 2021.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Birmingham comparisons use the 15 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 80 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 14th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 9% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 78% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 13% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 80% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 25% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 72% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 14% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | 40% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 9% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 66% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 7% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45%said yes | 78% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
92 pupils in this year group.
67% — 4 points above the Birmingham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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
213 pupils in this year group.
34% — 12 points below the Birmingham average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 45% | 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. | 41.9 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 4.2 | 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.
186 pupils in this year group.
92% — 2 points above the Birmingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 30% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 30% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
49 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | E+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 4% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 14% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 14.8 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 137 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 30 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 28 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Psychology | 22 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 16 | 0% | 6% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 10 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Law | 8 | 0% | 13% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Sociology, English Literature, Physics, Arabic, Urdu, Italian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
54 students in this year group.
76% — about the same as the Birmingham average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 76% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 0% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 75% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
46 students in this year group.
72% — 3 points above the Birmingham average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 69% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 26% | 28% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 120 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 90 |
| Of those, offered a place | 84 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 905 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 36 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 126 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 67 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 56.1% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 53rd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 58.4% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 70th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 25% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 81st lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 35.5% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 55% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 89th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 90th highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 83% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.8% | 14.7%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- Waverley Studio College 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 13% grade 5+ English and maths
- Starbank School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hamd House School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Saltley Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Blackwater Academy 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Riverside Education 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bordesley Green Girls' School and Sixth Form 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Victoria Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Waverley School's Ofsted rating?
Waverley School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 September 2021.
How did Waverley School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Waverley School?
45% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Waverley School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Waverley School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 90 families put Waverley School as their first choice for 120 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 84 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142219.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.