Harborne Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harborne Academy.

Birmingham, B153JL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 64.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 June 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Harborne Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham, B153JL
Phone
1214642737
Website
harborneacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136213
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3JL
Website
http://www.harborneacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARBORNE ACADEMY
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
605
Free School Meals
54.2% (328 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
19.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.6%
Ebacc Languages:
50.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.27
Progress 8 Range:
-0.01 to 0.54

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.7 (+12.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.27 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
101
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
605 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Believe, Achieve"

Pride Passion Professionalism Performance

The academy promotes fundamental British values including democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, tolerance and kindness.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes students to Harborne Academy as a place focused on developing the whole student through a progressive, inspirational approach, a strong reading culture, high aspirations, partnership with the University of Birmingham, a thriving Performing and Creative Arts programme, excellent facilities (including pottery and 3D Design), robust safeguarding, and active collaboration with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess Club Henna Club

Facilities

3G pitch Sports hall Dance studio Gymnasium Classrooms MUGA

Curriculum Highlights

In Year 7, Harborne Academy offers a bespoke English Plus curriculum (project-based, incorporating English and History) KS3 subjects include English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Information Technology, Design Technology, MFL, Drama, Music, Religious Education and Physical Education In Year 9 students begin exploring KS4 options and may select four non-core GCSE subjects to study in Years 10 and 11 A wide range of GCSE and vocational subjects are offered including: Triple Science, Geography, History, Design Technology, Sports Studies, Health and Social Care, Business, Art, Music, Drama, Food Technology, French, Spanish, Religious Education and iMedia The academy promotes Arts education with Bronze Arts Award for Years 7–8, potential Arts Mark, and participation in the Hippodrome Education Network (HEN) for theatre experiences Careers education is embedded with a Gatsby Benchmark-compliant programme and a Careers Advisor Enrichment includes clubs, trips, theatre visits and other activities; the Arts are supported by facilities such as pottery and 3D Design (including a kiln, laser cutter and 3D printer)

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