Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in West Midlands – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Codsall Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Wolverhampton; Alvechurch CofE Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Birmingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Codsall Middle School and Alvechurch CofE Middle School. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter type located around Wolverhampton, West Midlands and Birmingham, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Codsall Middle School), published Oct 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Codsall Middle School (Oct 2019). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 950, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Codsall Multi Academy Trust and Alvechurch C of E Multi-Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Codsall Middle School WV8 1PB	Alvechurch CofE Middle School B48 7TA
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Wolverhampton West Midlands WV8 1PB	Birmingham West Midlands B48 7TA
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Oct 2019	2 18 Oct 2012
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	480	440
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Codsall Multi Academy Trust	Alvechurch C of E Multi-Academy Trust
Website	www.codsall-middle.staffs.sch.uk	www.alvechurchmiddle.co.uk
Telephone	01902843177	01214451033
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Codsall Middle School

WV8 1PB

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV8 1PB
Ofsted: 2 16 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Codsall Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.codsall-middle.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01902843177

Alvechurch CofE Middle School

B48 7TA

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B48 7TA
Ofsted: 2 18 Oct 2012
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Alvechurch C of E Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.alvechurchmiddle.co.uk
Telephone: 01214451033

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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