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Aston Manor Academy
Phillips Street, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4PZ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.7 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 78% of schools, this secondary academy demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6 and a 62% pass rate in English and Maths show solid performance, the lower EBacc entry rate of 17% may be a consideration for some parents. Additionally, 78% of students progress to university, with 16% attending top-third institutions, indicating a supportive environment for further education.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 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 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%. | 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%. | 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child makes good progress
90%
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
Good range of subjects
70%
School keeps me informed
60%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African31.0%
Asian Bangladeshi24.8%
Asian Pakistani16.7%
Other6.1%
Black Caribbean4.8%
White British4.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.1%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.49595, -1.89013 · B6 4PZ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136882
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.astonmanor.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Aston Manor Academy rated by Ofsted?
Aston Manor Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2017.
Is Aston Manor Academy a good school?
Aston Manor Academy scores 77.7/100 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.
What do parents say about Aston Manor Academy?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Aston Manor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Aston Manor Academy in GCSEs?
Aston Manor Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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