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Waseley Hills High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ian Mellor

corporate_fareCENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onBirmingham, B45 9EL

language Visit Website phone 1214535211

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

775

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Attainment 8

40.5

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Worcestershire

#2,472 of 3,216 nationally

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Waseley Hills High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Waseley Hills High School is an academy converter in Birmingham, Worcestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 741 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing the school #23 in Worcestershire and #2,472 of 3,216 nationally. 39.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 25.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

39.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.9%

Entering EBacc24.80%

EBacc APS3.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.30%

EBacc APS3.73

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.17

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.09

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.42

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A4.2%

Achieving A*–B25.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate88.9%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 February 2025

Inspection Report

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06 December 2023

Inspection Report

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08 June 2022

Inspection Report

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20 January 2022

Inspection Report

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26 June 2018

Inspection Report

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21 January 2015

Inspection Report

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25 April 2013

Inspection Report

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30 January 2013

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-02-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-06-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-06-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-01-21

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.2%(53 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 741 pupils. During this period, there were 80 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	741	80	10.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	742	144	19.4%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	730	133	18.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	732	82	11.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	726	87	12.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	761	38	5.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	775	92	11.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	787	155	19.7%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	758	91	12.0%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	764	121	15.8%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	763	40	5.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	730	18	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	742	9	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	742	45	6.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	723	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	723	22	3.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	727	18	2.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	711	17	2.4%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	719	24	3.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	718	26	3.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	703	6	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	710	19	2.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	713	9	1.3%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	733	16	2.2%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	743	24	3.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	741	28	3.8%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 31 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

27.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

9.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

9.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

disagree55%

strongly disagree45%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

disagree36%

strongly disagree64%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

disagree9%

strongly disagree73%

don't know9%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

agree27%

disagree27%

strongly disagree36%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

agree18%

disagree55%

strongly disagree18%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

agree9%

disagree9%

strongly disagree82%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

agree45%

disagree18%

strongly disagree27%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

agree55%

disagree36%

strongly disagree9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

disagree55%

strongly disagree45%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

no100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

The Chase

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

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Woodrush High School

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