Oscott Academy
Oscott Academy is an independent school in Birmingham for pupils aged 14 to 16. It has 20 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Oscott Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 14-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St Martins's Church Centre 140 Witton Lodge Road Erdington Birmingham West Midlands B23 5AP |
| Phone | 01214482565 |
| Reference Number | 142115 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 20 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65%
Girls: 35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Oscott Academy, an independent school in Birmingham, has been recognized for its outstanding performance across all areas including education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school serves a unique cohort of vulnerable pupils, many of whom have faced previous challenges in education, but all staff are dedicated to helping these students succeed and regain their confidence in learning. Parents express gratitude for the transformative impact the school has had on their children's lives, illustrating the supportive and nurturing environment the school fosters.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional commitment from staff to support pupil success.
- Effective focus on filling gaps in reading and mathematics.
- High expectations of pupil behaviour are consistently met.
- Nurturing environment that rebuilds pupils' confidence.
- Broad range of curriculum opportunities tailored to pupils' needs.
- Strong personal development curriculum fostering necessary life skills.
In 2025–26, 30.0% of pupils at Oscott Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 40.0% 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 Oscott Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Oscott Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Oscott Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Oscott Academy was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Oscott Academy have?
Oscott Academy has 20 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oscott Academy cover?
Oscott Academy for pupils aged 14 to 16.
Where is Oscott Academy?
Oscott Academy is at St Martins's Church Centre, 140 Witton Lodge Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5AP.