King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | New Street Frankley Birmingham West Midlands B45 0EU |
| Phone | 01214649901 |
| Reference Number | 147440 |
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy has been judged to be performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school has shown significant improvement since its previous inadequate inspection, owing much of its progress to the dedicated leadership within the King Edward VI Academy Trust. The atmosphere is described as vibrant, with a culture that encourages high expectations among both pupils and staff. The school has successfully implemented a broad and well-sequenced curriculum, which is appreciated by students, leading to positive engagement in learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 414 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.14%
Girls: 46.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 66.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 51 | 40 | 91 |
| 8 | 48 | 39 | 87 |
| 9 | 56 | 32 | 88 |
| 10 | 32 | 40 | 72 |
| 11 | 33 | 43 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from staff foster a culture of success.
- Strong support and identification for pupils with SEND.
- Effective personal development curriculum enhances student growth.
- Involvement in extracurricular activities enriches student experience.
- Positive and respectful relationships among the school community.
Areas for Improvement
- Some assessment tasks do not adequately test essential knowledge.
- Feedback given to pupils can be too broad to be actionable.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.3% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 70 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous Years
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