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E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
395 College Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0HF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,112
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.9, placing it in the top 61% of schools nationwide. It boasts a 63% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%. While over half of the students progress to university, only 9% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting higher academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 43.9 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 114 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.7%
Black African11.2%
Asian Pakistani10.9%
Black Caribbean8.7%
Other7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Mixed Other5.2%
White Other4.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.53399, -1.87836 · B44 0HF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136032
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is E-ACT North Birmingham Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2018.
Is E-ACT North Birmingham Academy a good school?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in GCSEs?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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