Located in Redditch, Pitcheroak School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Pitcheroak School currently has around 156 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.9% boys and 30.1% girls. Around 38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Willow Way, Redditch, B97 6PQ
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sheila Holden
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 117056

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 156
Number of Pupils: 156
Number of Boys: 109
Number of Girls: 47

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-4.5)
Writing: Average (-4.0)
Maths: Average (-3.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
52%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
103.3
Local authority average
103.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
101.7
Local authority average
101.8
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.15
Local authority average
-0.15
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
24%
Local authority average
24%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
33%
Local authority average
33%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
40.8
Local authority average
40.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.4
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Batchley First and Nursery School
Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD
2out of 4 109 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holyoakes Field First School
Bridge Street , B97 6HH
- not rated 989 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holyoakes Field First School
Cookridge Close , B97 6HF
- not rated 989 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Webheath First School
Downsell Road , B97 5RJ
- not rated 1,338 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Webheath Academy Primary School
Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RJ
- not rated 1,338 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redditch, Bridley Moor High School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
- not rated 615 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redditch, the Abbey High School
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
- not rated 1,903 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
3out of 4 1,903 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
- not rated 1,903 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
- not rated 615 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
- not rated 615 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School
Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW
- not rated 2,261 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Walkwood CofE Middle School
Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ
- not rated 2,328 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ
3out of 4 2,328 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW
- not rated 1,698 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
- not rated 0 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Lyndenwood
45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP
- not rated 1,289 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit
215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF
- not rated 2,349 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF
3out of 4 2,351 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.