What is the Ofsted rating of Birchensale Middle School?

Birchensale Middle School has an Ofsted rating of "Good", based on an inspection in 17 September 2025.

How many pupils does Birchensale Middle School have?

Birchensale Middle School has 535 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Birchensale Middle School?

The headteacher of Birchensale Middle School is Emma James.

What type of school is Birchensale Middle School?

Birchensale Middle School is a Academy converter with a Middle deemed secondary phase of education.

Which local authority is Birchensale Middle School in?

Birchensale Middle School is in the Worcestershire local authority area.

Academy converter Middle deemed secondary Open

Birchensale Middle School

📍 Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT

Ofsted: Good (17 September 2025)

535

Pupils

37.0%

Free school meals

1 April 2019

Opened

About this school

Birchensale Middle School is an Academy converter serving middle deemed secondary age pupils, located in Redditch, Worcestershire. The school has 535 pupils enrolled. It was rated Good by Ofsted in 17 September 2025. The Headteacher is Emma James. The school is administered by Worcestershire local authority. It belongs to BORDESLEY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 April 2019.

School details

Headteacher: Emma James
Trust: BORDESLEY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Worcestershire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 146699

Contact

📞 0152768430 ✉️ enquiries@birchensale.bmat.co.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Birchensale Middle School are handled by the school or the local authority (Worcestershire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

47%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →