Alcester Academy

About Alcester Academy

Alcester Academy is an academy converter in Alcester, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 632 pupils on roll. It is part of ALCESTER ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 (2025/26). 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warwickshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

632 / 650 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 January 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ

Phone

01789762285

Headteacher

Sarah Mellors

Website

http://www.alcesteracademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alcester Academy?

Alcester Academy is an academy converter in Alcester, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Alcester Academy have?

Alcester Academy has 632 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Alcester Academy's Ofsted rating?

Alcester Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2022).

How does Alcester Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Alcester Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 in 2025/26.

Is Alcester Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alcester Academy is part of ALCESTER ACADEMY.

Where is Alcester Academy?

Alcester Academy is located at Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ.