Woodrush High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodrush High School
Address: Shawhurst Lane
Town/City: Wythall
County: Worcestershire
Postcode: B47 5JW
Telephone Number: 01564 823777
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Black Pear Trust
Sponsor: The Black Pear Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher John Barber
Capacity: 1080
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1005 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.5%

Location and administration

URN: 136924
DfE Number: 885/4017
UKPRN: 10034168
UPRN: 100121262209
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Bromsgrove (E07000234)
Constituency: Bromsgrove (E14001138)
Electoral Ward: Drakes Cross (E05009834)

Easting & Northing: 408361E, 276696N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 23' 19.92" N 1° 52' 42.38" W
Plus Code: 9C4W94QC+GJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Patrick Amieli - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr John Barber - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Professor Stuart Brand - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mrs Debbie Cassidy - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 October 2024.
  • Mr Geoffrey Denaro - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2025.
  • Mr Paul Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Miss Isabel Hemmings - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Jon Hubbard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Ms Sophie King-Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Ms Jess Onacko - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Naryan Singh Rama - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Hanif Ullah - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Ms Clare Webster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.