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E-ACT Heartlands Academy
Great Francis Street, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4QR, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.1 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
826
Capacity
950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 28% nationally and 76% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 79% recommending the school based on 144 responses, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, the EBacc entry rate of 39% may suggest limited uptake in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 50.3 | Top 28% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 39% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Parent View (144 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of subjects
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
Progress is communicated
81%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African36.7%
Asian Pakistani29.3%
Asian Bangladeshi8.5%
Other7.7%
Black Caribbean3.4%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
White British1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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52.48857, -1.87485 · B7 4QR
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN135907
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is E-ACT Heartlands Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-ACT Heartlands Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is E-ACT Heartlands Academy a good school?
E-ACT Heartlands Academy scores 86.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about E-ACT Heartlands Academy?
Based on 144 Ofsted Parent View responses, E-ACT Heartlands Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at E-ACT Heartlands Academy in GCSEs?
E-ACT Heartlands Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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