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Selly Park Girls' School
5 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.5 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
804
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.4, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to 79% of other schools. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 77%, while 47% secure grade 5 or above, indicating a commendable level of proficiency. Notably, the school also boasts an impressive EBacc entry rate of 79%, suggesting a strong emphasis on a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.4 | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 79% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 50% | Top 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani36.7%
Other20.9%
Black African7.0%
Asian Bangladeshi5.7%
Mixed Other4.6%
White British4.1%
Asian Other3.7%
Black Caribbean3.5%
Asian Indian3.4%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Location
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52.43659, -1.91869 · B29 7PH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103498
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sellyparkgirls.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Selly Park Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Selly Park Girls' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2022.
Is Selly Park Girls' School a good school?
Selly Park Girls' School scores 78.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Selly Park Girls' School in GCSEs?
Selly Park Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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