Waverley School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Yardley Green Road Bordesley Green Birmingham West Midlands B9 5QA |
| Phone | 01215666600 |
| Reference Number | 142219 |
Waverley School has made notable progress since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to a good overall effectiveness rating. The quality of education across the school is ambitious and well-structured to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Pupils display positive attitudes toward their learning, particularly in subjects such as Spanish and mathematics, and feel safe and supported within the school environment. The strong leadership and management have contributed to this progress, fostering an effective curriculum that integrates pupils with special educational needs successfully.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1696 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.18%
Girls: 47.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 2 | 39 | 35 | 74 |
| 3 | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| 4 | 50 | 44 | 94 |
| 5 | 46 | 46 | 92 |
| 6 | 46 | 46 | 92 |
| 7 | 113 | 91 | 204 |
| 8 | 116 | 91 | 207 |
| 9 | 109 | 100 | 209 |
| 10 | 103 | 106 | 209 |
| 11 | 109 | 104 | 213 |
| 12 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| 13 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 58.8% |
| African | 12.7% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White, British | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Aug 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Waverley School | |
| 09 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit enthusiasm and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Curriculum design is ambitious and well-sequenced in most subjects.
- Strong early years provision that establishes foundational skills.
- Effective mathematics curriculum that builds fluency and problem-solving skills.
- Good integration and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent phonics teaching in Years 1 and 2.
- Curriculum sequencing in history needs improvement.
- Concerns raised by some parents regarding communication and information from the school.
- Staff workload management needs further attention.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.6% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 14.85 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 13.6 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | E+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | E+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 2.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 176 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 186 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Alston Primary School
Alston Road, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5UN |
0.41 miles |
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Bordesley Green Primary School
Marchmont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5XX |
0.44 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Hobmoor Road, Yardley, St Bernadettes, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8QL |
0.45 miles |
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Blakesley Hall Primary School
Yardley Green Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8TH |
0.6 miles |
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Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Wash Lane, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8FD |
0.72 miles |
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Bordesley Green East Nursery School
358 Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B33 8QB |
0.74 miles |
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Stechford Primary School
Albert Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8SJ |
0.76 miles |
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Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9NY |
0.81 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Lyttelton Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8BL |
0.81 miles |
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St Benedict's Primary School
St Benedict's Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9DP |
0.86 miles |
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St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Gumbleberrys Close, Off Cotterills Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2PS |
0.88 miles |
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Redhill Primary School
Redhill Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8HQ |
0.9 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0HT |
0.96 miles |
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Shaw Hill Primary School
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1.05 miles |
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Yardley Primary School
Harvey Road, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1TD |
1.05 miles |
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Thornton Primary School
Thornton Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2LQ |
1.06 miles |
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Parkfield Community School
Parkfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3AX |
1.06 miles |
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3SF |
1.1 miles |
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Somerville Primary (NC) School
Somerville Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9EN |
1.11 miles |
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Washwood Heath Nursery School
201 Sladefield Road, Birmingham, B8 2SY |
1.17 miles |
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
256 Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9HH |
0.2 miles |
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Waverley Studio College
470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SX |
0.22 miles |
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Starbank School
Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9BT |
0.38 miles |
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Hamd House School
73 Burbidge Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4US |
0.53 miles |
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Saltley Academy
Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5RX |
0.59 miles |
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Blackwater Academy
14 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9BF |
0.93 miles |
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Riverside Education
2 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9BF |
0.94 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
441 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3DT |
0.95 miles |
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
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1.09 miles |
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Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0HJ |
1.12 miles |
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Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AS |
1.13 miles |
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Small Heath Leadership Academy
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9RX |
1.18 miles |
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Darul Uloom Islamic High School
521-527 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0LL |
1.2 miles |
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Rockwood Academy
Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG |
1.26 miles |
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R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre
334 Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1BY |
1.26 miles |
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Green Heath School
Oakwood House, 43-51 Whitmore Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0NR |
1.43 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic School
Oakley Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0AX |
1.54 miles |
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Kimichi School
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1.64 miles |
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Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School
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1.69 miles |
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Cockshut Hill School
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