Washwood Heath Academy
Birmingham, B8 2AS · Birmingham · all-through school
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45th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 201 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.1 · 40 | 30% | 1.21 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.4 · 41 | 10% | 0.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Washwood Heath Academy overview
How it's doing
Washwood Heath Academy is rated Good by Ofsted following a June 2025 inspection. In 2024/25, 38.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,668 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,476. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition between secondary and sixth form?
What Ofsted said about Washwood Heath Academy
Overview
Washwood Heath Academy is described as an "inclusive and nurturing place of learning" where the school has "taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection." The report highlights that pupils "flourish and achieve strong outcomes" within a calm environment, supported by high expectations and effective leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed and broad," with staff who "know their pupils well" and provide necessary support to ensure pupils "typically achieve well."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "effective," with staff quickly identifying those needing extra help.
- Reading is a "high priority," with targeted interventions ensuring pupils read with "appropriate fluency" and enjoy the process.
- Sixth-form students act as "delightful ambassadors," achieving strong outcomes through a valued vocational curriculum and enrichment programme.
- Personal development is effective, leaving pupils "well prepared for their next steps in life and education" with knowledge of careers and healthy relationships.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils get "sufficient opportunities to practise what they have learned to deepen or extend their learning further," as a lack of this hampers achievements for capable pupils.
- The school must better support pupils to demonstrate positive behaviour during "social times," specifically at break and lunchtimes, where some currently fall short of expectations.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.4 |
| 2024/25 | 42.9 |
| 2025/26 | 44.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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