Alcester Academy
Gerard Road, Alcester, B49 6QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alcester Academy is a secondary school in Alcester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 9th of 36 secondary schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 January 2022, report published 26 April 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 July 2026
Pupils benefit from a highly inclusive school where they feel safe, valued and well supported. Pupils see their school as a genuine community where everyone belongs. They are proud of their school. Pupils achieve well because leaders have created the conditions for them to succeed. They learn in calm, focused and purposeful classrooms, where teachers make the most of learning time. Pupils have access to high-quality resources that support their learning. Staff quickly identify pupils who face barriers to their learning and provide the support they need to make progress from their starting points. Pupils are well prepared for future learning and life in modern Britain. An inclusive approach is central to the school. Pupils receive a warm welcome from staff, who know them exceptionally well. They take part fully in school life. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or who are disadvantaged take part in a wide range of experiences and opportunities. Pupils are known well by staff and receive tailored support. This helps them flourish. Pupils take part in extensive enrichment activities. These include the arts, sports and life skills. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with teachers and their peers. Pupils trust that their teachers will support them. Pupils consistently show self-discipline and commitment to learning. They learn without disruption. Pupils consistently treat others with respect. They open doors for others and greet each other warmly. Pupils understand and meet the school's high expectations consistently. They feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe, including online. All pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND, attend regularly and benefit from supportive, pastoral care.
What the school should improve
- Senior leaders should strengthen the contribution of leaders at all levels to strategic improvement so the quality of the school's work continues to improve.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
130 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
636 pupils on roll, with places for 650
Schools near Alcester Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic High School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| Alcester Grammar School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 73.7 |
| Studley High School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| Ridgeway Secondary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 29.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALCESTER ACADEMY
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Mellors
- Phone
- 01789762285
- Address
- Gerard Road, Alcester, B49 6QQ
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 137172
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.