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Harborne Academy
Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3JL, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.7 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
606
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 57% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. A noteworthy 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 44% reach the higher grade 5 threshold. While the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 42% of other schools, parents should consider the school's strengths alongside its areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2017Older 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 45% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African17.7%
Other14.5%
White British14.2%
Mixed Other12.2%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
Black Caribbean6.9%
White Other6.8%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.46185, -1.93823 · B15 3JL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136213
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harborneacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harborne Academy rated by Ofsted?
Harborne Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2017.
Is Harborne Academy a good school?
Harborne Academy scores 41.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Harborne Academy in GCSEs?
Harborne Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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