Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, B97 5AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walkwood Church of England Middle School is a middle school in Redditch for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 2nd of 9 primary schools in Redditch. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 February 2018, report published 12 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
The school's ethos and values are central to every aspect of school life at Walkwood Church of England Middle School. Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong. Pupils enjoy their learning. They say that their teachers care about them and help them to do their best. Classrooms are mostly calm places that encourage learning. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils feel safe at school. They are taught how to keep themselves safe online and in the community. They are confident that if they have a problem there will be someone to talk to, and they will always receive help. The organisation of tutor groups helps pupils to make friendships with pupils across the school. Because of this, pupils say they build strong relationships with their peers, and there is very little bullying. When it does happen, staff deal with it quickly and effectively. Leaders have introduced a wide range of clubs and enrichment opportunities. Many pupils take part in these. For example, pupils compete in sporting events and inter-college competitions. There are also opportunities for pupils to develop their character and leadership skills. Many pupils, for instance, represent their college in the pupil parliament or hold leadership roles.
What the school should improve
- At times, some teachers give pupils work that does not enable them to achieve the aims of the curriculum as well as it might. This hinders progress. Leaders should ensure that all teachers carefully plan their lessons and give work to pupils that supports their progress through the curriculum.
- Teachers' use of assessment information could be better. Some teachers do not always use the information they have about what pupils have learned to adapt what they teach next. As a result, misconceptions or gaps in pupils' learning persist. This holds some pupils back. Leaders should ensure that all teachers use assessment information effectively to adapt their teaching to meet pupils' needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
168 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
627 pupils on roll, with places for 708
Schools near Walkwood Church of England Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaynor First School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Luke's CofE First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Crabbs Cross Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Webheath Academy Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 56% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WALKWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Caroline Lowe
- Phone
- 01527543361
- Address
- Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, B97 5AQ
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 139185
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.