Waverley Studio College is a mainstream secondary school in Birmingham for children and young people aged 14 to 19. In January 2026, 75 of its 223 pupils (33.6%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 14–19
- 223 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Birmingham.
33.6% get SEN support
75 of 223 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
0.4% have an EHC plan
1 of 223 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty57
- Social, emotional and mental health13
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 secondary school
- Run as
- Studio school
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 223 (places for 300)
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Taylor (Principal)
- Part of
- The Waverley Education Foundation LTD
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 139788
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 Birmingham 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, January 2017; school remains Good (September 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, September 2022).
Contact and getting there
470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5SX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Waverley School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Alston Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Everything Education School Independent · Ages 11–16 1.0 mile
- Beaufort School Special school · Ages 2–11 1.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Bordesley Green Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.2%, EHC plans 0.5% 0.2 miles
- Starbank School All-through · Ages 3–16 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 1.3% 0.4 miles
- Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 12.8%, EHC plans 1.1% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Birmingham SEND schools in Birmingham
Questions about Waverley Studio College
How many pupils at Waverley Studio College have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 75 of the 223 pupils (33.6%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Waverley Studio College?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (57 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Waverley Studio College?
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 Waverley Studio College?
Through Birmingham 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 Waverley Studio College?
You can ask for Waverley Studio College 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 Waverley Studio College 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 Waverley School, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is Waverley Studio College?
470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5SX, in Birmingham.
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.