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Erdington Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Erdington Academy
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Erdington Academy
- Secondary
- Birmingham B24 8RE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Ambitious curriculum, pupils acquire knowledge over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and orderly environment, respectful pupils.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge, especially strong in English.
Current Educational Practices: Staff value the training and consistency.
Strengths and Challenges: Need more opportunities for pupil discussions to identify misconceptions.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents engaged through 'The Erdington Edge Programme'.
Communication: Clear communication using a respected 'playbook'.
Parent Satisfaction: Improved behavior and punctuality noted by parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High ambition reflected in the curriculum and rising pupil numbers.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective action against bullying, some homophobic language remains.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; support from pupil anti-bullying ambassadors.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work tenaciously to support pupils’ safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide array of clubs like journalism, sports, and gardening.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong extracurricular program with varied activities.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme, high-quality information about careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow ambitious curriculum; high-quality support from staff.
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Erdington Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 951 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 26% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 16.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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