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The Arthur Terry School
Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.2 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,741
Capacity
1,480
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates notable academic success, boasting an Attainment 8 score of 55.4 and 84% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's high EBacc entry rate of 89% and a commendable 73% of students progressing to university highlight its commitment to preparing students for further education. However, while the overall performance is strong, there may be room for improvement in pushing more students towards top-third universities, with only 30% achieving this goal.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 55.4 | Top 14% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 89% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 172 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
Asian Indian11.1%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Black African1.6%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.58897, -1.83682 · B74 4RZ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138136
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.arthurterry.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Arthur Terry School rated by Ofsted?
The Arthur Terry School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is The Arthur Terry School a good school?
The Arthur Terry School scores 86.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 The Arthur Terry School in GCSEs?
The Arthur Terry School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.4. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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