Washwood Heath Academy
URN: 139888 • Birmingham B8 2AS
Overview
- Name
- Washwood Heath Academy
- URN
- 139888
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynn Petrie (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01216757272
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burney Lane, Birmingham B8 2AS
Summary
Washwood Heath Academy is an all-through academy located in Birmingham, catering to a diverse student body of 1,706 pupils. The academy operates under a mixed-gender model and has a capacity of 1,476 students. With a significant percentage (52.7%) of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.
The academy prides itself on fostering a rich and stimulating educational experience, emphasising values such as resilience, self-belief, and tolerance. The curriculum is designed to promote excellence across primary, secondary, and sixth form levels, with a strong focus on collaboration and the love of reading. Recent initiatives include a variety of community events and projects aimed at enhancing student engagement and well-being.
Washwood Heath Academy actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, exemplified by events such as Open Evenings and collaborative projects. The school's leadership is dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success. For more information, visit their website at www.washwood.academy.
The academy prides itself on fostering a rich and stimulating educational experience, emphasising values such as resilience, self-belief, and tolerance. The curriculum is designed to promote excellence across primary, secondary, and sixth form levels, with a strong focus on collaboration and the love of reading. Recent initiatives include a variety of community events and projects aimed at enhancing student engagement and well-being.
Washwood Heath Academy actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, exemplified by events such as Open Evenings and collaborative projects. The school's leadership is dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success. For more information, visit their website at www.washwood.academy.
Useful links
- Careers at WHMAT (other)
- Google Classroom (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- GCSEPod (other)
- Office 365 email (other)
- Microsoft Teams (other)
- ParentPay (other)
- Show My Homework (other)
- Sixth Form Introduction Video - click to watch! (other)
- Year 7 Introduction VIDEO (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Starbank School (65.2)
- Ark Victoria Academy (55.2)
- Waverley School (54.2)
- Ark Kings Academy (46.8)
- Waverley School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1476
- Pupils
- 1706
- Boys
- 931
- Girls
- 775
- FSM %
- 52.70
- Open date
- 2013-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1706 | 931 | 775 | 1476 | 52.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1719 | 932 | 787 | 1476 | 40.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1709 | 919 | 790 | 1476 | 36.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1709 | 919 | 790 | 1476 | 36.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1679 | 890 | 789 | 1476 | 35.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1621 | 856 | 765 | 1476 | 29.60 |
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