Small Heath Leadership Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Muntz Street Small Heath Birmingham West Midlands B10 9RX |
| Phone | 01214647997 |
| Reference Number | 144464 |
Small Heath Leadership Academy is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas. This is the academy's first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, following its establishment in January 2018 as part of the Star Academies Trust. Pupils appreciate the education they receive, noting the supportive environment and strong community values that celebrate diversity. Leaders maintain high expectations for pupil achievement and actively foster connections with the wider community to enhance the educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.58%
Girls: 42.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 143 | 95 | 238 |
| 8 | 136 | 100 | 236 |
| 9 | 144 | 96 | 240 |
| 10 | 134 | 100 | 234 |
| 11 | 127 | 113 | 240 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 41.2% |
| African | 23.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White, British | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils value and appreciate the education provided.
- Strong community values encourage service, teamwork, ambition, and respect.
- Effective support from peers helps new pupils integrate well.
- Leaders have clear ambitions for pupil outcomes.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced in most subjects.
- Strong emphasis on reading and support for early readers.
- Behaviour management is effective and consistent.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently use checks on pupils' learning.
- Opportunities for pupils to deepen and extend their knowledge are limited.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.7% |
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 | 144 | 42 |
| Third Preference | 161 | 24 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Somerville Primary (NC) School
Somerville Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9EN |
0.09 miles |
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Greenfields Primary School
472 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0UG |
0.11 miles |
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Wyndcliffe Primary School
Little Green Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5BG |
0.31 miles |
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Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9NY |
0.39 miles |
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The Olive School, Small Heath
Waverley Road, Birmingham, B10 0EG |
0.49 miles |
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Regents Park Community Primary School
Arthur Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0NJ |
0.54 miles |
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St Benedict's Primary School
St Benedict's Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9DP |
0.6 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0HT |
0.61 miles |
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Lift Montgomery
White Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1EH |
0.64 miles |
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Bordesley Village Primary School
Emmeline Street, Bordesley Village, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4NG |
0.65 miles |
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Gracelands Nursery School
Grace Road, Birmingham, B11 1ED |
0.71 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Claremont Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1LF |
0.88 miles |
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Adderley Primary School
Arden Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1DZ |
0.88 miles |
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Bordesley Green Primary School
Marchmont Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5XX |
0.92 miles |
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Conway Primary School
Conway Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1NS |
0.92 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Lowe Street, Camp Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0ER |
0.95 miles |
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
29 Ravenhurst Street, Camp Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0EJ |
0.98 miles |
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3SF |
0.99 miles |
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Ladypool Primary School
Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1QT |
1 miles |
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Parkfield Community School
Parkfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3AX |
1.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Darul Uloom Islamic High School
521-527 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0LL |
0.19 miles |
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Green Heath School
Oakwood House, 43-51 Whitmore Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0NR |
0.25 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic School
Oakley Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0AX |
0.4 miles |
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Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School
18 Dixon Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0BP |
0.51 miles |
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TR |
0.68 miles |
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Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0HJ |
0.75 miles |
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Hamd House School
73 Burbidge Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4US |
0.75 miles |
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Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Fallows Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1PL |
0.8 miles |
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Starbank School
Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9BT |
0.87 miles |
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R.Y.A.N Education Academy
C/O Concord Youth Centre, Claremont Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1LF |
0.88 miles |
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Camp Hill Education
The Bordesley Centre, Stratford Road, Camp Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1AR |
0.91 miles |
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R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre
334 Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1BY |
0.92 miles |
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Ark Boulton Academy
Golden Hillock Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2QG |
1 miles |
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Waverley Studio College
470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SX |
1.05 miles |
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
256 Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9HH |
1.11 miles |
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Calthorpe Academy
Darwin Street, Highgate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0TP |
1.12 miles |
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Waverley School
Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5QA |
1.18 miles |
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South and City College Birmingham
129 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5SU |
1.24 miles |
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Heritage Academy
327 Moseley Road, B12 0DX |
1.25 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
441 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3DT |
1.29 miles |