What did Ofsted judge Walkwood Church of England Middle School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Walkwood Church of England Middle School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Walkwood Church of England Middle School?

Walkwood Church of England Middle School has 627 pupils on roll.

What ages does Walkwood Church of England Middle School take?

Walkwood Church of England Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.

Where is Walkwood Church of England Middle School located?

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is located in Redditch, B97 5AQ, Worcestershire.

How do I apply to Walkwood Church of England Middle School?

Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England Middle School have a religious character?

Yes — Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England Middle School?

When Walkwood Church of England 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" and "previously looked after" children. Children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings currently attending the school — Children who have a sibling currently attending Walkwood Church of England 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 application; 3. Children of staff — Children of any staff employed for at least two years or recruited to meet a skills shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 168 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to those whose home is nearest to Walkwood Church of England Middle School by the shortest straight line distance. ... In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery).

What is the largest ethnic background at Walkwood Church of England Middle School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England 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" and "previously looked after" children. Children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings currently attending the school — Children who have a sibling currently attending Walkwood Church of England 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 application.
3Children of staff — Children of any staff employed for at least two years or recruited to meet a skills shortage.
4Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion priority will be given to those whose home is nearest to Walkwood Church of England Middle School by the shortest straight line distance. ... In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery).

The Published Admission Number for entry in Year 5 in September 2027 is 168. However, the school can have the capacity to admit 174 pupils and the Governing Body will allow this number to be the admissions ceiling if this is appropriate and there is demand for places. 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.

Walkwood Church of England Middle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walkwood Church of England Middle School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walkwood Church of England Middle School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: Walkwood Church of England Middle School has 627 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walkwood Church of England Middle School take?: Walkwood Church of England Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.
Where is Walkwood Church of England Middle School located?: Walkwood Church of England Middle School is located in Redditch, B97 5AQ, Worcestershire.
How do I apply to Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England Middle School have a religious character?: Yes — Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: When Walkwood Church of England 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" and "previously looked after" children. Children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings currently attending the school — Children who have a sibling currently attending Walkwood Church of England 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 application; 3. Children of staff — Children of any staff employed for at least two years or recruited to meet a skills shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 168 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to those whose home is nearest to Walkwood Church of England Middle School by the shortest straight line distance. ... In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery).
What is the largest ethnic background at Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England 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" and "previously looked after" children. Children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings currently attending the school — Children who have a sibling currently attending Walkwood Church of England 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 application.
3Children of staff — Children of any staff employed for at least two years or recruited to meet a skills shortage.
4Other children — Other children.

Walkwood Church of England Middle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walkwood Church of England Middle School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walkwood Church of England Middle School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: Walkwood Church of England Middle School has 627 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walkwood Church of England Middle School take?: Walkwood Church of England Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.
Where is Walkwood Church of England Middle School located?: Walkwood Church of England Middle School is located in Redditch, B97 5AQ, Worcestershire.
How do I apply to Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England Middle School have a religious character?: Yes — Walkwood Church of England 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 Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: When Walkwood Church of England 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" and "previously looked after" children. Children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings currently attending the school — Children who have a sibling currently attending Walkwood Church of England 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 application; 3. Children of staff — Children of any staff employed for at least two years or recruited to meet a skills shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 168 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to those whose home is nearest to Walkwood Church of England Middle School by the shortest straight line distance. ... In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery).
What is the largest ethnic background at Walkwood Church of England Middle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Walkwood Church of England Middle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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