Erdington Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsbury Road Erdington Birmingham West Midlands B24 8RE |
| Phone | 01213731080 |
| Reference Number | 143413 |
Erdington Academy has made significant strides since its last inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' rating to a 'Good' overall effectiveness. Leaders instill high expectations within a safe and orderly environment, where pupils feel valued and engaged in a broad, ambitious curriculum. Notably, the school is actively working to enhance the educational experience for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The personal development programme, which tackles local challenges and promotes an understanding of diversity, further contributes to the positive school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 931 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 80 | 182 |
| 8 | 94 | 90 | 184 |
| 9 | 94 | 88 | 182 |
| 10 | 78 | 102 | 180 |
| 11 | 100 | 103 | 203 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 21.4% |
| White, British | 20.4% |
| African | 13.2% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Caribbean | 6.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have instilled high ambition shared by staff
- Pupils enjoy a broad and ambitious curriculum
- Strong focus on reading to improve pupil confidence
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High-quality personal development and careers programmes
- Improved behaviour and punctuality through clear systems
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient promotion of discussions in some subjects
- Record-keeping for safeguarding concerns lacks coherence
- Some pupils still use discriminatory language despite efforts to eradicate it
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.2% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 138 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 132 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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Erdington Hall Primary School
Ryland Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8JJ |
0.23 miles |
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Birches Green Primary School
Birches Green Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9SR |
0.45 miles |
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Spring Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 9BY |
0.5 miles |
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SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
Beaufort Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7NB |
0.54 miles |
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Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 9ND |
0.62 miles |
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Imedia School
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0.76 miles |
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Featherstone Nursery School
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0.77 miles |
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Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7PX |
0.83 miles |
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Osborne Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6TY |
0.87 miles |
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0.88 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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1.14 miles |
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