Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in Redditch – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Church Hill Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Redditch; Walkwood Church of England Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Redditch; St Bede's Catholic Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Redditch — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Church Hill Middle School, Walkwood Church of England Middle School and St Bede's Catholic Middle School. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter type located around Redditch, Worcestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Church Hill Middle School), published Feb 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Church Hill Middle School (Feb 2019). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,750, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST and OUR LADY OF THE MAGNIFICAT MULTI-ACADEMY COMPANY.

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Attribute	Church Hill Middle School B98 9LR	Walkwood Church of England Middle School B97 5AQ	St Bede's Catholic Middle School B98 7HA
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Redditch Worcestershire B98 9LR	Redditch Worcestershire B97 5AQ	Redditch Worcestershire B98 7HA
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Feb 2019	2 12 Mar 2018	2 20 Jul 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	360	708	640
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST	Worcestershire (885)	OUR LADY OF THE MAGNIFICAT MULTI-ACADEMY COMPANY
Website	www.churchhillschool.org.uk	www.walkwoodms.worcs.sch.uk	www.st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone	01527962794	01527543361	01527525916
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Church Hill Middle School

B98 9LR

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 9LR
Ofsted: 2 11 Feb 2019
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.churchhillschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01527962794

Walkwood Church of England Middle School

B97 5AQ

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 5AQ
Ofsted: 2 12 Mar 2018
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Worcestershire (885)
Website: www.walkwoodms.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01527543361

St Bede's Catholic Middle School

B98 7HA

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7HA
Ofsted: 2 20 Jul 2017
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUR LADY OF THE MAGNIFICAT MULTI-ACADEMY COMPANY
Website: www.st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01527525916

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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