Woodrush High School
School Name: Woodrush High School Address: Shawhurst Lane Town/City: Wythall County: Worcestershire Postcode: B47 5JW Telephone Number: 01564 823777 Website: http://www.woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.