Birchensale Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Address | Bridley Moor Road, B97 6HT |
| School Website | www.birchensale.worcs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 152768430 |
| URN | 146699 |
School Census
| Total | 594 |
| Girls/Boys | 265/329 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.6%/55.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 216 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/09/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2023 | Inadequate |
| 12/12/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 12/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1 |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | -3.9 |
| Writing Progress | -4.6 |
| Maths Progress | -4.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 51% |
| no | 49% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Batchley First and Nursery School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cherry Tree Walk, , B97 6PD
Holyoakes Field First School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cookridge Close, , B97 6HF