Washwood Heath Academy, based in Birmingham, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 4 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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.
Washwood Heath Academy currently has around 1706 pupils on roll, which is about 116% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 52.7% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (62.3%).
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.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 26% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AS |
| Website: | www.washwood.academy |
| Telephone: | 01216757272 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lynn Petrie |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139888 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/03/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1476 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1706 |
| Number of Boys: | 931 |
| Number of Girls: | 775 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.2% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 62.30% | 1062 |
| African | 9.30% | 158 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.60% | 112 |
| Unclassified | 5.70% | 98 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.80% | 82 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 40 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.30% | 40 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 23 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 17 |
| White British | 0.90% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Gumbleberrys Close , Off Cotterills Lane B8 2PS | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Thornton Road , Ward End B8 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebourne Primary School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sladefield Infant School Bamville Road , Ward End B8 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Primary School Ingleton Road , B8 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 14 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | - not rated | 961 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.