Webheath Academy Primary School, based in Redditch, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Webheath Academy Primary School currently has around 443 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 11.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Downsell Road, Redditch, B97 5RJ |
| Website: | www.webheath.worcs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01527544820 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Gordon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138026 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 443 |
| Number of Boys: | 235 |
| Number of Girls: | 208 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.10% | 377 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 13 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webheath First School Downsell Road , B97 5RJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Webheath Academy Primary School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 2out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood CofE Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.