Four Dwellings Academy

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

Birmingham, B321RJ 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
59.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 68.5%
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
21 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Dwellings Lane
Birmingham, B321RJ
Phone
1215666666
Website
fourdwellingsacademy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139047
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Dwellings Lane, Birmingham, B32 1RJ
Website
http://www.fourdwellingsacademy.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFT SCHOOLS
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
556
Free School Meals
61.9% (344 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
95.4%
Ebacc Entry:
20.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.5%
Ebacc Languages:
32.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.22
Progress 8 Range:
-0.07 to 0.52

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.5 (+16.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.6 (+8.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.22 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
93
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
556 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day."

Respect Resilience Responsibility Push the limits

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Claire Stoneman, highlighting Lift Four Dwellings Secondary as a small school with a big heart, a commitment to excellent education, and pride in being highly improved for progress in 2024.

SEND Provision

The academy provides SEND support across four areas of need: Cognition and learning; Social, emotional and mental health; Communication and interaction; Sensory and/or physical needs. Pupils with medical needs receive Care Plans compiled in consultation with parents and a medical assistant, with staff receiving regular medical training. Medicines may be administered in school with signed parental consent and in the original packaging. The school operates a four-team structure to meet SEND needs and offers information about the Birmingham local offer and SEND policies.

Admissions Criteria

Lift Schools is the admissions authority for Four Dwellings Academy. Applications for places are made in accordance with the local authority’s coordinated admission arrangements. The secondary school admission round for Year 7 places opens in September each year, with a statutory national closing date of 31 October. Open Evening for prospective students and their families is in early October. National Offer Day occurs in March. Applications can be made online via the local authority’s admissions website. For further information see Admissions 2025-2026 and Admissions 2026-2027, plus Admissions guidance.

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