Waverley Studio College
| Type | Secondary / Studio schools |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 470 Belchers Lane Bordesley Green Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SX |
| Phone | 01215666622 |
| Reference Number | 139788 |
Waverley Studio College continues to perform well as a good school, with notable improvements since the new principal's appointment in January 2021. Pupils enjoy attending school and participate actively in their lessons, benefitting from a curriculum that accommodates their individual needs, especially for those learning English as an additional language. The school provides a supportive environment, helping pupils, including many new arrivals and those with special educational needs, to thrive academically and socially. However, there are areas for growth, particularly in broadening subject options for academically strong new arrivals and enhancing the effectiveness of less experienced teachers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 251 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51%
Girls: 49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 49.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 15.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 33 | 16 | 49 |
| 11 | 51 | 29 | 80 |
| 12 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 13 | 18 | 45 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 43.8% |
| African | 22.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| White, British | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils show enthusiasm and enjoy coming to school.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-adapted to students' diverse needs.
- Strong focus on vocational education and career preparation.
- Good support for pupils with SEND and those at early stages of learning English.
- Positive student behavior and cooperative environment.
- Effective leadership has brought stability and positive changes.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited subject options in Year 10 for academically strong new arrivals.
- Less experienced teachers sometimes struggle to adapt learning effectively.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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