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Al-Burhan Grammar School

Independent School Ages 11-16 114 pupils Birmingham
Ofsted: Outstanding
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Al-Burhan Grammar School is an independent school in Birmingham for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 114 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Al-Burhan Grammar School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 69.3, and 95% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: June 2025. GCSE results: 2026.

Type Independent School / Other independent school
Age Range 11-16
Religion Unknown
Address Spring Road Centre
258 Spring Road
Tyseley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B11 3DW
Phone 01214405454
Reference Number 134034

General Makeup

Number of pupils 114

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Al-Burhan Grammar School has demonstrated outstanding overall effectiveness, building on a previous inspection where it was rated as good. The school ensures its pupils excel academically, thanks to a broad and ambitious curriculum that is regularly assessed for effectiveness. Students are well-prepared for future paths due to the strong support provided for their personal development and careers guidance, which encourages them to have high ambitions for themselves. The school's environment is calm and orderly, fostering exemplary behaviour and a sense of safety among the pupils, promoting a strong learning culture.

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Last Report Date 20 May 2025
Date Report
20 May 2025 Standard inspection:
05 Jul 2022 Standard inspection:
12 Jan 2022 Additional inspection
31 Mar 2021 Additional inspection
06 Mar 2018 Standard inspection:
11 Nov 2016 Additional inspection
22 Mar 2016 Additional inspection
04 Nov 2014 Standard inspection:
29 Jun 2011 Standard inspection:
25 Sep 2006 Standard inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional academic standards across the curriculum.
  • Outstanding behaviour and conduct of pupils.
  • Strong subject knowledge among staff.
  • Well-designed and ambitious curriculum exceeding national standards.
  • Effective personal, social, and health education programme.
  • Strong community spirit and moral purpose.
  • Proactive support for pupils’ personal development.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
69.3

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 95%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 95%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Al-Burhan Grammar School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Al-Burhan Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Al-Burhan Grammar School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025.

When was Al-Burhan Grammar School last inspected by Ofsted?

Al-Burhan Grammar School was last inspected in June 2025.

How many pupils does Al-Burhan Grammar School have?

Al-Burhan Grammar School has 114 pupils on roll.

What age range does Al-Burhan Grammar School cover?

Al-Burhan Grammar School for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What are Al-Burhan Grammar School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 69.3, and 95% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Al-Burhan Grammar School?

Al-Burhan Grammar School is at Spring Road Centre, 258 Spring Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3DW.

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