City Academy

A requires improvement free schools school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for City Academy.

Birmingham, B152EF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
43.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.47
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 43.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
7 March 2023
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
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
23 Langley Walk
Birmingham, B152EF
Phone
1217297100
Website
corecity.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148187
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
23 Langley Walk, Birmingham, B15 2EF
Website
http://www.corecity.academy
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
750 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
665
Free School Meals
62.9% (418 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
English Attainment 8:
8.1
Maths Attainment 8:
6.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
Ebacc English:
95.1%
Ebacc Entry:
11.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.8%
Ebacc Languages:
25.9%
Ebacc Maths:
95.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.47
Progress 8 Range:
-0.72 to -0.22

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
111
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
665 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Collaboration Opportunity Respect Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs R Bakewell. City Academy is a team ambitious for all students, aims to remove barriers to success, values the ‘City Lights’ concept, and emphasises excellence and a 100% commitment to achievement.

Curriculum Highlights

English Mathematics Science Art Business Studies Computer Science Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition Geography Health & Social Care Modern Foreign Languages History Music Physical Education Religious Education Textiles PSHE

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