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Rockwood Academy

Academy converter · Birmingham · B8 3HG

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,073

Local authority

Birmingham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 1,073 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 63.9%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B8
19
Secondary in B8
2
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

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

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138059

Location

Address
Naseby Road, Alum Rock
Postcode
B8 3HG
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,073
Boys / girls
536 / 537
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,073 / 1,050 (102%)
Free school meals
63.9%
FSM pupils
686
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Core Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jamie Henshaw
Telephone
01215666500
Website
http://www.corerockwood.academy

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