Open Other Secondary Mixed

Woodrush High School

Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JW
Part of: THE BLACK PEAR TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Woodrush High School
Wythall, B47 5JW
1,019 Pupils
1,080 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.60% FSM %
534 Boys
485 Girls
About Woodrush High School

Woodrush High School is a Secondary Academies serving Wythall and the surrounding area in Worcestershire. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 1,019 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,080. Current headteacher: John Barber.

Information on Woodrush High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Worcestershire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Bromsgrove
Parliamentary Constituency Bromsgrove
Ward Drakes Cross
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE BLACK PEAR TRUST
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034168
URN 136924
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Professor Stuart Brand Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Cassidy Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/10/2024 — N/A
Mr Patrick Amieli Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Barber Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Cheryl Bishop Local Governor 18/10/2024 31/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Geoffrey Denaro Local Governor 01/10/2024 10/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Harrison Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Isabel Hemmings Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jon Hubbard Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Sophie King-Hill Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jess Onacko Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Naryan Singh Rama Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Coppice Primary School
0.17 km • Birmingham
Other
Meadow Green Primary School
1.49 km • Birmingham
Other
Hollywood Primary School
1.65 km • Birmingham
Other
Tidbury Green School
2.05 km • Solihull
Other
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
2.11 km • Birmingham
Other
Peterbrook Primary School
2.34 km • Solihull
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodrush High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wythall, Worcestershire.
Woodrush High School has 1,019 pupils, with a capacity of 1,080.
Woodrush High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Woodrush High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Woodrush High School is Headteacher John Barber.
Woodrush High School is at Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JW, in the Worcestershire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Woodrush High School: Has a sixth form.
Woodrush High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher John Barber
Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JW
01564823777
www.woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk/
Location
B47 5JW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136924
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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