Key stage 2 2024/25
#6,435 of 15,057
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
GCSE 2025/26
#2,623 of 3,312
Worse than 79% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,519 of 2,536
Worse than 99% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142219.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67%, better than England, better than Birmingham | 63% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 8%, similar to England, similar to Birmingham | 8% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, similar to Birmingham | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 107, better than England, better than Birmingham | 105 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 109, better than England, better than Birmingham | 106 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 77%, similar to England, similar to Birmingham | 75% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 72%, similar to England, similar to Birmingham | 72% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 88%, better than England, better than Birmingham | 75% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 92 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 40.1, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 46.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 52.3%, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 64.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 36%, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 47.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 7.5%, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 47.7%, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 59.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 214 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 14.85, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 34.88 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 13.6, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 35.93 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 0%, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 21.9% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.95, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 62 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,687 |
| Girls | 802 |
| Boys | 885 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 53.1% |
| First language not English | 60.6% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,856 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 9.1% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 200 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 235 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 90 |
| Average class size | 21 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 13.1 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 9.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 128.81 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 33.92 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 86.47 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 109.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 86.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 8 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 14.8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 40 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 126 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 36 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 36 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 0 |
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 120 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 905 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 90 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 84 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 1 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.2%, similar to England, worse than Birmingham | 7.5% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 26.9%, worse than England, worse than Birmingham | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.2%, better than England, better than Birmingham | 3.1% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 12.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 7.8% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.2% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 85.3% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 85.3% |
| Further education | 37.8% |
| Sixth form college | 25.3% |
| School sixth form | 20.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 82.8% |
| Higher education | 65.5% |
| Employment | 8.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% |
| Further education | 1.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Waverley Studio College | Studio schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | All-through | Starbank School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Alston Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bordesley Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Hamd House School | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Saltley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Blakesley Hall Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Hobmoor | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. |
Waverley School is rated Requires improvement, last inspected on 10 Mar 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Waverley School ranks 6,435 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools), 2,623 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 79% of schools) and 2,519 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 99% of schools).
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils at Waverley School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
In 2025/26, 36% of pupils at Waverley School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 40.1 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Waverley School was E+, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, Waverley School made 40 offers from 126 applications (3.2 per offer), and 36 of 36 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 120 offers from 905 applications (7.5 per offer), and 84 of 90 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Waverley School has 1,687 pupils aged 2 to 19.
Waverley School had 1,856 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Waverley School has a sixth form with 200 places in 2024/25.
At Waverley School, the average class had 21 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.1 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Waverley School missed 8.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 26.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.