What did Ofsted judge Ipsley CofE Middle School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Ipsley CofE Middle School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2014 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ipsley CofE Middle School?

Ipsley CofE Middle School has 640 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ipsley CofE Middle School take?

Ipsley CofE Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.

Where is Ipsley CofE Middle School located?

Ipsley CofE Middle School is located in Redditch, B98 0UB, Worcestershire.

How do I apply to Ipsley CofE Middle School?

Ipsley CofE Middle School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Ipsley CofE Middle School have a religious character?

Yes — Ipsley CofE Middle School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 5 places decided at Ipsley CofE Middle School?

When Ipsley CofE Middle School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling currently attending the school — Young people who have a sibling currently attending Ipsley C of E Middle School. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school, the sibling must be attending the school at the time of intended admission; 3. Attending named feeder contributory first schools — Young people who are attending our feeder contributory schools being Arrow Valley First School, Matchborough First School Academy, and Tenacres First School at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to those who live nearest to Ipsley C of E Middle School, measured by straight line distance from home to school using GeoCode Points/Arcview GIS. In the event of equidistance or multiple births, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery), conducted by a suitable person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ipsley CofE Middle School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.4% of pupils at Ipsley CofE Middle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ipsley CofE Middle School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 5), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling currently attending the school — Young people who have a sibling currently attending Ipsley C of E Middle School. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school, the sibling must be attending the school at the time of intended admission.
3Attending named feeder contributory first schools — Young people who are attending our feeder contributory schools being Arrow Valley First School, Matchborough First School Academy, and Tenacres First School at the time of application
4Living in the school's catchment area — Other young people who live in the Ipsley C of E Middle School Catchment Area. A copy of the Catchment map is available from the LA or can be seen in school.
5Other young people — Other young people.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion priority will be given to those who live nearest to Ipsley C of E Middle School, measured by straight line distance from home to school using GeoCode Points/Arcview GIS. In the event of equidistance or multiple births, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery), conducted by a suitable person independent of the school.

Pupils for whom an Education Health and Care Plan has been agreed, naming the School, are automatically admitted and deducted from the 150 places available before ranking. Entry is at Age 9 (Year 5) to this middle school. CATCHMENT: Other young people who live in the Ipsley C of E Middle School Catchment Area. A copy of the Catchment map is available from the LA or can be seen in school. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Worcestershire County Council. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Ipsley CofE Middle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ipsley CofE Middle School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Ipsley CofE Middle School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2014 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ipsley CofE Middle School?: Ipsley CofE Middle School has 640 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ipsley CofE Middle School take?: Ipsley CofE Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.
Where is Ipsley CofE Middle School located?: Ipsley CofE Middle School is located in Redditch, B98 0UB, Worcestershire.
How do I apply to Ipsley CofE Middle School?: Ipsley CofE Middle School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Ipsley CofE Middle School have a religious character?: Yes — Ipsley CofE Middle School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 5 places decided at Ipsley CofE Middle School?: When Ipsley CofE Middle School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling currently attending the school — Young people who have a sibling currently attending Ipsley C of E Middle School. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school, the sibling must be attending the school at the time of intended admission; 3. Attending named feeder contributory first schools — Young people who are attending our feeder contributory schools being Arrow Valley First School, Matchborough First School Academy, and Tenacres First School at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to those who live nearest to Ipsley C of E Middle School, measured by straight line distance from home to school using GeoCode Points/Arcview GIS. In the event of equidistance or multiple births, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery), conducted by a suitable person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ipsley CofE Middle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.4% of pupils at Ipsley CofE Middle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ipsley CofE Middle School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 5), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling currently attending the school — Young people who have a sibling currently attending Ipsley C of E Middle School. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school, the sibling must be attending the school at the time of intended admission.
3Attending named feeder contributory first schools — Young people who are attending our feeder contributory schools being Arrow Valley First School, Matchborough First School Academy, and Tenacres First School at the time of application
4Living in the school's catchment area — Other young people who live in the Ipsley C of E Middle School Catchment Area. A copy of the Catchment map is available from the LA or can be seen in school.
5Other young people — Other young people.

Ipsley CofE Middle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ipsley CofE Middle School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Ipsley CofE Middle School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2014 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ipsley CofE Middle School?: Ipsley CofE Middle School has 640 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ipsley CofE Middle School take?: Ipsley CofE Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.
Where is Ipsley CofE Middle School located?: Ipsley CofE Middle School is located in Redditch, B98 0UB, Worcestershire.
How do I apply to Ipsley CofE Middle School?: Ipsley CofE Middle School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Ipsley CofE Middle School have a religious character?: Yes — Ipsley CofE Middle School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 5 places decided at Ipsley CofE Middle School?: When Ipsley CofE Middle School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling currently attending the school — Young people who have a sibling currently attending Ipsley C of E Middle School. In order to qualify for a place on the grounds of a sibling attending the school, the sibling must be attending the school at the time of intended admission; 3. Attending named feeder contributory first schools — Young people who are attending our feeder contributory schools being Arrow Valley First School, Matchborough First School Academy, and Tenacres First School at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to those who live nearest to Ipsley C of E Middle School, measured by straight line distance from home to school using GeoCode Points/Arcview GIS. In the event of equidistance or multiple births, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery), conducted by a suitable person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ipsley CofE Middle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.4% of pupils at Ipsley CofE Middle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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