Saltley Academy

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

Birmingham, B95RX Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 55.8%
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
13 February 2018
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
Belchers Lane
Bordesley Green
Birmingham, B95RX
Phone
1215666555
Website
saltley.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141668
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5RX
Website
www.saltley.academy
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1350 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
1,344
Free School Meals
50.1% (673 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (58 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
34.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
Ebacc English:
92.9%
Ebacc Entry:
29.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.2%
Ebacc Languages:
69.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.26 to 0.12

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
29.6 (+10.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
37 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
224
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,344 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Independence Resilience Communication Innovation Leadership Reflection Knowledge Collaboration

Head Teacher's Message

Saltley Academy is committed to developing outstanding learners. It aims for pupils to achieve academic excellence; be respectful and respected; be safe, guided and cared for while developing independence, resilience and creativity; become happy, successful, respectful and responsible citizens who contribute to school, community and society. It emphasizes access to excellent teachers, quality support staff and superb facilities and technology, with the goal of enabling every student to be the best they can be.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate Club Voice 21 Ambassadors Change Makers Reading Ambassadors Rights Respecting Ambassadors Well Being Leads Eco Council Student Council Prefects

Facilities

Superb facilities and technology

Curriculum Highlights

Oracy Centre of Excellence (Voice 21) Accelerated Reader Programme with STAR testing Learning Resource Centre (LRC) for reading and homework Reading Ambassadors Saltley Academy Online Library (Online Library) Word Aware and Lexia phonics/intervention programmes in Inclusion Department Bridge (Resource Base for pupils with Autism) Asdan for life skills Entry Level options in core subjects before GCSEs Ebacc pathway as the majority pathway for KS4

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