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King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,192
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.4 places it in the top 41% nationally, and 81% of graduates proceed to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 17% may indicate limited emphasis on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 75 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.6%
Asian Pakistani23.0%
Asian Bangladeshi7.2%
Other5.5%
Mixed Other5.1%
Black African4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
White Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.46750, -1.77917 · B26 2RZ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136152
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.keshacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy a good school?
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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