Alcester Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Birmingham Road Alcester Warwickshire B49 5ED |
| Phone | 01789762494 |
| Reference Number | 136622 |
Alcester Grammar School has demonstrated outstanding overall effectiveness in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, following a previous high judgment before becoming an academy. The school offers an exceptional curriculum, highly competent teachers, and exemplary behaviour from pupils, creating an environment where learning thrives. Pupils feel safe, respected, and encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities, leading to high levels of engagement and achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1294 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.67%
Girls: 38.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 65 | 153 |
| 8 | 97 | 58 | 155 |
| 9 | 100 | 54 | 154 |
| 10 | 106 | 47 | 153 |
| 11 | 114 | 37 | 151 |
| 12 | 163 | 102 | 265 |
| 13 | 130 | 133 | 263 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.2% |
| Indian | 9.2% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Alcester Grammar School | |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 08 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum that engages pupils fully
- Highly knowledgeable and effective teaching staff
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Strong leadership from the principal and senior team
- Highly effective personal development programs
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Robust governance with regular accountability
- Very high attendance rates among pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Personal development plans for Year 13 students are not yet well-embedded
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 73.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 100% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 100% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.03 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.23 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 18.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 360 | 74 |
| Third Preference | 88 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 292 | 62 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Faith's Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AG |
0.26 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE Primary
St Faith's Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AG |
0.28 miles |
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Fortitude School
Seggs Lane, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HJ |
0.29 miles |
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Coughton CofE Primary School
Coughton Lane, Coughton, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HN |
1.6 miles |
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Great Alne Primary School
School Road, Great Alne, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6HQ |
1.76 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor
Haselor, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6LU |
2.07 miles |
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Dunnington CofE Primary School
Dunnington, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NT |
2.79 miles |
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Temple Grafton CofE Primary School
Temple Grafton, Church Bank, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6NU |
2.92 miles |
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Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
New Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7ND |
3.57 miles |
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Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School
Bramley Way, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, Warwickshire, B50 4QG |
3.59 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Pool Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QU |
3.76 miles |
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Studley Infants' School
High Street, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HJ |
3.87 miles |
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Salford Priors CofE Academy
School Road, Salford Priors, Evesham, WR11 8XD |
4 miles |
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Astwood Bank Primary School
Church Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6EH |
4.17 miles |
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Inkberrow Primary School
Main Road, Inkberrow, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR7 4HH |
4.39 miles |
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Wilmcote C of E Primary School
Church Road, Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9XD |
4.79 miles |
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Woodrow First School
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UZ |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Benedict's Catholic High School
Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6PX |
0.36 miles |
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Alcester Academy
Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ |
0.76 miles |
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Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
3.63 miles |
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Studley High School
Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX |
3.65 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
4.7 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX |
4.92 miles |