Located in Birmingham, Reach School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 13 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision 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.
Reach School currently has around 5 pupils on roll, which is about 7% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80% boys and 20% girls. Around 60.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60%). other black pupils make up about 20% , followed by caribbean at 20%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Street, Birmingham, B14 7BB |
| Website: | www.reachschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01216758989 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andy Wakefield |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139671 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 67 |
| Number of Pupils: | 5 |
| Number of Boys: | 4 |
| Number of Girls: | 1 |
| White British | 60.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 20.00% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 20.00% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Primary School Valentine Road , Kings Heath B14 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Infant and Nursery School Poplar Road , B14 7AA | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Junior School Valentine Road , B14 7AJ | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Drayton Road , Kings Heath B14 7LP | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | - not rated | 398 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.