Alcester Grammar School

Poor level of education but good safeguarding and respect for children. Children expected to work alone with minimal assistance from teachers 90% of the time. Running out of space for the amount of students.

I agree with other reviews that academics are put before mental health and well being of students. Academic standards are high which is overwhelming for many pupils. Many students feel drained from the excessive testing and poor support from the school. Many teachers are uninspiring and most pupils often complain about how boring the lessons are. Severe bullying frequently takes place but is rarely acted upon. From a former student, “it often feels as if staff just don’t care”. Would not recommend.

I have been a student here since year 7 and am currently in year 12. I have nothing bad to say about it. I am autistic and have had quite severe mental issues for the past few years and have experienced nothing but support from the SEN team, my heads of year, and my teachers have been doing everything to help me do as well as possible in my GCSEs because last year my attendance was 40%. They are the only reason i was able to get into 6th form here. The teaching is mostly great, however some teachers have different styles so sometimes you need so switch (in upper years) to find out what really works for you. All in all my accommodations are met and i can cope with school most of the time due to their effort. Also i’m trans and all staff have been very respectful of my name and pronouns it’s been great.

academically a good school but students aren't very nice some school buildings are very run down I'm not sure how it is now because I have left but it wasn't a great experience