King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy.

Birmingham, B450EU Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
43.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 43.4%
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
31 January 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
New Street
Frankley
Birmingham, B450EU
Phone
1214649901
Website
bwa.kevibham.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147440
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, B45 0EU
Website
bwa.kevibham.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Capacity
546 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
419
Free School Meals
69.2% (290 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.5
English Attainment 8:
7.9
Maths Attainment 8:
7.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.5
Ebacc English:
97.4%
Ebacc Entry:
5.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.5%
Ebacc Languages:
18.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.48
Progress 8 Range:
-0.81 to -0.15

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
419 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Bold, Be Ambitious, Be Collaborative, Be Kind"

Be Bold Be Ambitious Be Collaborative Be Kind

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Enrichment Clubs Police Cadets The Brilliant Club (Scholars Program) Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)

Curriculum Highlights

50-period two-week timetable (25 periods per week) with 5 periods per day (4 morning, 1 afternoon) 20-minute morning break between periods 2 and 3; 50-minute lunch from September 20-minute form time each morning focused on assemblies, personal development, reading and school values Key Stage 3 follows the National Curriculum over three years with core subjects: English, maths and science, history, geography, religious education, French, PE, art, music, drama, design and technology (carousel of resistant materials, food, textiles and graphics) and personal development Personal development curriculum covers health and wellbeing and British values, Relationships, living in the wider world Key Stage 4 focuses on English, maths, science, humanities and where appropriate French, with a broad range of options including art, textiles, drama, sport, design and technology (including Food and DT), ICT and a vocational ASDAN course Curriculum intent emphasizes Ambition (intent), Enactment (implementation) and Evaluation (impact) Curriculum highlights include a commitment to reading, literacy and oracy, and specialist teachers with strong subject knowledge

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