Rockwood Academy
URN: 138059 • Birmingham B8 3HG
Overview
- Name
- Rockwood Academy
- URN
- 138059
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CORE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Reeve (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01215666500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Naseby Road, Birmingham B8 3HG
Summary
Rockwood Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 1,078 pupils and a capacity of 1,050. As an academy converter, the school operates with a degree of autonomy from local authority control, allowing it to tailor its curriculum and educational approach to better meet the needs of its students. The school serves a diverse community, with 51.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all families.
The curriculum at Rockwood Academy is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive learning environment, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and develop essential skills for their future.
In addition to its academic offerings, Rockwood Academy prioritises community involvement and support services, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to thrive. The school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes not only educational success but also the overall well-being of its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.corerockwood.academy.
The curriculum at Rockwood Academy is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive learning environment, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and develop essential skills for their future.
In addition to its academic offerings, Rockwood Academy prioritises community involvement and support services, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to thrive. The school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes not only educational success but also the overall well-being of its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.corerockwood.academy.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- View All (calendar)
- https://www.corerockwood.academy/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Rockwood-Academy-Ofsted-Report-ARABIC.pdf (download)
- https://www.corerockwood.academy/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Rockwood-Academy-Ofsted-Report-ROMANIAN.pdf (download)
- https://www.corerockwood.academy/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Rockwood-Academy-Ofsted-Report-URDU.pdf (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CORE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1078
- Boys
- 535
- Girls
- 543
- FSM %
- 51.80
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1078 | 535 | 543 | 1050 | 51.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1084 | 522 | 562 | 1050 | 41.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 953 | 463 | 490 | 1050 | 35.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 953 | 463 | 490 | 1050 | 35.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 873 | 429 | 444 | 1050 | 35.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 785 | 392 | 393 | 1050 | 32.60 |
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