Waverley Studio College, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a studio schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Waverley Studio College currently has around 251 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 41.9% 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 17.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 52.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 43.8%. african pupils make up about 22.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.7%
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 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 27% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 470 Belchers Lane, Birmingham, B9 5SX |
| Website: | https://www.waverleystudiocollege.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215666622 |
| School Type: | Studio schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jacqueline Kler |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139788 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 251 |
| Number of Boys: | 128 |
| Number of Girls: | 123 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 52.6% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 43.80% | 110 |
| African | 22.30% | 56 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.70% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 6.40% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.60% | 9 |
| White British | 2.80% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green Primary School Marchmont Road , B9 5XX | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Junior School Alston Road , Bordesley Green B9 5UN | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Infant School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Primary School Alston Road , Bordesley Green East B9 5UN | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Hospital School Yardley Green Unit , Yardley Green Road B9 5PX | - not rated | 510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School 73 Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rightrack 80 Anthony Road , Saltley B8 3AA | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Cherrywood Centre , Burbidge Road B9 4US | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanctuary Education Burrows Build , St Peter's Urban Village B8 3TE | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.