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Kingfisher School

Academy special sponsor led · Redditch · B98 0HF

Ages 7–18 · 150 pupils · Worcestershire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

2.7

Overall absence

45.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.96
−20+2
Attainment 82.7
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
97.0
Avg scaled score — maths
84.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
87.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence45.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)79.8%
Unauthorised5.2%
Authorised absence
40.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
50.8%
Enrolments in measure
124

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

150 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
150
Boys / girls
127 / 23
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
150 / 140 (107%)
Free school meals
69.3%
FSM pupils
88
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special sponsor led

Age range

Ages 7–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Sponsor
Central Learning Partnership Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jay Hart

Location

Address
Clifton Close, Matchborough
Postcode
B98 0HF
Town
Redditch
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Redditch
Constituency
Redditch
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special sponsor led, Ages 7–18, in Redditch, Worcestershire, 150 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 69.3%.

Open schools in Redditch
37
Academies among open schools in Redditch
78% (29)
Open schools in B98
23
Open schools in Worcestershire LA
278

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RedditchNear B98

  • Matchborough First School Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Redditch · B98 0GD · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM28.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • Arrow Vale High School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Redditch · B98 0GF · Worcestershire

    Ages 13–18

    • Att842.3
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence12.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Your Ideas School

    Other independent special school

    Redditch · B98 0BU · Worcestershire

    Ages 5–11

    0.5 miles away

  • Ipsley CofE Middle School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Middle deemed secondary

    Redditch · B98 0UB · Worcestershire

    Ages 9–13

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM33.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Redditch · B98 7UH · Worcestershire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att830.2
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+14%
    • Absence18.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • Tenacres First School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Redditch · B98 0PB · Worcestershire

    Ages 5–9

    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM20.2%
    • Demand0.91

    0.8 miles away

  • Arrow Valley First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Redditch · B98 0LH · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM30.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jay Hart
Telephone
01527502486
Website
www.kingfisherschool.co.uk

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