Woodfield Academy, based in Redditch, provides middle deemed secondary education, serving pupils aged 9 to 13. 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.
Woodfield Academy currently has around 570 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% 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 10.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.7%). pakistani pupils make up about 11.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Studley Road, Redditch, B98 7HH |
| Website: | http://www.woodfield.worcs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01527527081 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Neil Straw |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138208 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 9 - 13 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 570 |
| Number of Boys: | 279 |
| Number of Girls: | 291 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.70% | 363 |
| Pakistani | 11.90% | 68 |
| Other White | 9.50% | 54 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 16 |
| African | 2.80% | 16 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Arrowcrest First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Ipsley First School Oakenshaw Road , B98 7PT | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,729 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.