Kingfisher School
Other · Academy special sponsor led · Ages 7–18 · Redditch, Worcestershire
Kingfisher School is an other school in Redditch, Worcestershire for ages 7–18 (academy special sponsor led).
Key facts
- Address
- Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, B98 0HF
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 7–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Worcestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 150 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 67.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 3 March 2026
Strengths
- “Woven into every corner at Kingfisher is a genuine sense of belonging and ambition.”
- “Pupils say that staff notice the small changes in how they feel, offering reassurance that helps them stay calm when emotions rise.”
- “For many who have faced uncertainty or difficult experiences elsewhere, this consistent care helps them settle, rebuild trust and arrive each morning with increasing confidence.”
To improve
- “Leaders are continuing to strengthen mental‑health support for pupils educated away from the main site.”
- “Leaders are continuing to broaden vocational experiences so that pupils can explore a wider range of interests, talents and ambitions as they grow.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 April 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 3.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Worcestershire.
- Your Ideas School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ipsley CofE Middle School 0.6 mi Standards maintained
- The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Woodfield Academy 1.1 mi Not judged
- St Bede's Catholic Middle School 1.4 mi School remains Good
- Church Hill Middle School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 1.9 mi School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
- Walkwood Church of England Middle School 2.4 mi School remains Good