Ipsley CofE Middle School is a mainstream middle school in Redditch, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 9 to 13. In January 2026, 103 of its 640 pupils (16.1%) were getting SEN support and 29 (4.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 9–13
- 640 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Worcestershire.
16.1% get SEN support
103 of 640 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.5% have an EHC plan
29 of 640 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication37
- Social, emotional and mental health35
- Autism20
- Moderate learning difficulty17
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia14
- Physical disability5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream middle school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 640 (places for 600)
- Headteacher
- Ms Angela Saul (Principal)
- Part of
- Central Region Schools Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 33% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 139020
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Worcestershire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2014; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Winyates Way, Redditch, B98 0UB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Your Ideas School Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Matchborough First School Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–9 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Kingfisher School Special school · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.6 miles
- Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Arrow Vale High School Secondary · Ages 13–18 · SEN support 12.9%, EHC plans 4.4% 0.2 miles
- Arrow Valley First School Primary · Ages 3–9 · SEN support 30.7%, EHC plans 2.2% 0.3 miles
- Tenacres First School Primary · Ages 5–9 · SEN support 14.1%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Worcestershire SEND schools in Worcestershire
Questions about Ipsley CofE Middle School
How many pupils at Ipsley CofE Middle School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 103 of the 640 pupils (16.1%) were getting SEN support and 29 (4.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Ipsley CofE Middle School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (37 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (35 pupils) and autism (20 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ipsley CofE Middle School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ipsley CofE Middle School?
Through Worcestershire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ipsley CofE Middle School?
You can ask for Ipsley CofE Middle School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ipsley CofE Middle School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Matchborough First School Academy, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Ipsley CofE Middle School?
Winyates Way, Redditch, B98 0UB, in Worcestershire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.