Rockwood Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 39.1 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 39%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.06
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.26, 0.13]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 204 | 39.1 | — | 38.7% | 10.8% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 205 | 36.6 | -0.06 | 37.1% | 48.3% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 180 | 41.9 | -0.09 | 52.0% | 28.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 144 | 44.8 | +0.22 | 53.0% | 83.0% | 4.2 |
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School information
| URN | 138059 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Reeve |
| Trust | CORE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | B8 3HG |
| Latest pupils | 204 |
| FSM eligible | 51.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG
http://www.corerockwood.academyView local authority page1215666500| DfE number | 4323 |
| UKPRN | 10036730 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |