Open Other Secondary Mixed

Rockwood Academy

Naseby Road, Birmingham, B8 3HG
Part of: CORE EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Rockwood Academy
Birmingham, B8 3HG
1,078 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
51.80% FSM %
535 Boys
543 Girls
About Rockwood Academy

Rockwood Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,078 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Richard Reeve.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Ladywood
Ward Alum Rock
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036730
URN 138059
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Tamarah March Chair of Local Governing Body 19/10/2023 29/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ziarab Yasin Chair of Local Governing Body 06/01/2024 05/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Mohammad Ali Local Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Saboor Ali Local Governor 10/07/2024 13/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Dean Brittle Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Alice Donovan Local Governor 30/11/2021 14/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Reeve Local Governor 01/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rockwood Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Rockwood Academy has 1,078 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Rockwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Rockwood Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Rockwood Academy is Mr Richard Reeve.
Rockwood Academy is at Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 3HG, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Rockwood Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Rockwood Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Reeve
Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 3HG
01215666500
www.corerockwood.academy
Location
B8 3HG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138059
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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