Erdington Academy

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

Birmingham, B248RE Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 47.3%
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
18 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Kingsbury Road
Erdington
Birmingham, B248RE
Phone
1213731080
Website
erdingtonacademy.bham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143413
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8RE
Website
http://www.erdingtonacademy.bham.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900 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
951
Free School Meals
57.4% (546 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
33.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
English Attainment 8:
8.9
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
4.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.6%
Ebacc Languages:
8.4%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.33 to 0.09

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
158
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
951 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Dedication Ambition Integrity Tradition

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to Erdington Academy. Mr S Mallett - Principal.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Squad Girls Football Club - Girls Year 7-9

Sports

Soccer (Midland Soccer Coaching) Cricket (Two Indoor Cricket Nets) Badminton Basketball Netball Judo (Bushi Judo) Aikido

Facilities

Class rooms with Smart Board Technology Dance studio with mirrors Gymnasium with sprung floor Event facilities (Hall capacity 180 people – stage/projector/stage lighting and music system) Two Indoor Cricket Nets Sports Hall – 4 badminton courts, 5 a-side football, basketball and netball

Curriculum Highlights

English and Literature Mathematics Science History Geography Religious Education PE French Art Child Development Design Technology Drama Music Photography Food & Nutrition Computer Science Personal Development (The Edge) Out of Hours Learning Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Out of Hours Learning Curriculum; Breakfast Club

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