Harborne Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harborne Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 3JL |
| Phone | 01214642737 |
| Reference Number | 136213 |
Harborne Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its good status since the last inspection. The school fosters a positive and respectful atmosphere where both pupils and staff engage effectively, contributing to an environment where learning is a priority. Recent changes to the curriculum have proved beneficial, resulting in improved outcomes for students at the end of key stage 4. Additionally, strong personal development programs ensure pupils are well prepared for future education and careers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 606 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.53%
Girls: 36.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 48 | 122 |
| 8 | 77 | 46 | 123 |
| 9 | 79 | 41 | 120 |
| 10 | 80 | 40 | 120 |
| 11 | 75 | 46 | 121 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 17.7% |
| White, British | 14.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% |
| Caribbean | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| Indian | 5.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Positive and respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum accessible to all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Strong emphasis on personal development, including health and economic education.
- Well-organized extracurricular activities that engage students.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of subject-specific vocabulary by some teachers.
- Inadequate assessment practices in some subjects leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 167 | 31 |
| Third Preference | 158 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 3 |
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