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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2NH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.9 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,413
Capacity
1,360
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school excels academically, boasting a remarkable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 77.1, placing it in the top 1% nationally. An impressive 97% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 93% enter the EBacc, reflecting a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. Overall, it stands out as an excellent choice for parents seeking a high-performing educational environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality 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. | 77.1 | Top 1% 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 97% | Top 2% 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%. | 93% | Top 1% 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%. | 87% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.7%
Asian Indian24.6%
Asian Pakistani11.7%
Black African5.3%
Asian Chinese5.1%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Other3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
White Other2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.56902, -1.82200 · B74 2NH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137988
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bvgs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School a good school?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School scores 98.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.1. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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