Rockwood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Naseby Road Alum Rock Birmingham West Midlands B8 3HG |
| Phone | 01215666500 |
| Reference Number | 138059 |
Rockwood Academy has shown effective action in maintaining its standards since the last inspection. With a new leadership team in place and a focus on high ambitions for all pupils, including disadvantaged and those with SEND, the school has made significant progress. The nurturing environment fosters positive relationships, and pupils report feeling supported and valued. Although the quality of education had previously declined due to staffing changes, it has now been reversed, resulting in pupils engaging well with a broad and balanced curriculum and improving their literacy skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1078 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.63%
Girls: 50.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 101 | 202 |
| 8 | 120 | 111 | 231 |
| 9 | 107 | 126 | 233 |
| 10 | 106 | 99 | 205 |
| 11 | 101 | 106 | 207 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 67.7% |
| African | 10.3% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 16 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Park View Business and Enterprise School | |
| 11 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and inclusive leadership
- High ambitions for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective strategies for teaching the curriculum
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Strong focus on personal and character development
- Calm and orderly school environment
- Targeted support for reading across the school
- Well-prepared pupils for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of teaching to address pupils' learning needs
- Significant number of pupils persistently absent from school
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 28 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 27 | 1 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 38.7% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 121 | 44 |
| Third Preference | 86 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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