Yardleys School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Reddings Lane Tyseley Birmingham West Midlands B11 3EY |
| Phone | 01214646821 |
| Reference Number | 139994 |
Yardleys School has been rated as good overall with exceptional strength in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has successfully built an inclusive community where pupils feel valued and well-supported. Staff model positive behaviours, creating a safe and engaging learning environment. The curriculum is expansive, allowing pupils to explore diverse interests and subjects, and has a strong emphasis on preparing students for their futures. This is the school's first inspection since becoming an academy, and previously, it was considered outstanding before this transition.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 929 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.4%
Girls: 43.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 61% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 78 | 189 |
| 8 | 107 | 82 | 189 |
| 9 | 104 | 86 | 190 |
| 10 | 102 | 78 | 180 |
| 11 | 100 | 81 | 181 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 63.6% |
| African | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White, British | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Aug 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Yardleys School | |
| 24 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management with a clear vision and commitment.
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum aligned with school values.
- Rich and diverse education with extensive extracurricular opportunities.
- High-quality curriculum crafted and delivered by knowledgeable staff.
- Strong emphasis on community and staff wellbeing.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the ambitious curriculum leading to gaps in pupils' understanding.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.5% |
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 | 202 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 215 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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