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Broadway Academy
The Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3DP, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.5 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,271
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing it in the top 67% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher is lower at 34%. The school also boasts an impressive 84% of pupils progressing to university, with 25% attending top-third institutions, indicating strong post-secondary pathways for students.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality 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. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 84% | 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%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani33.4%
Asian Bangladeshi27.6%
Black African10.9%
Asian Indian5.7%
Other4.2%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White British0.2%
Location
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52.51303, -1.89557 · B20 3DP
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139841
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.broadway-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Broadway Academy rated by Ofsted?
Broadway Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Broadway Academy a good school?
Broadway Academy scores 34.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Broadway Academy in GCSEs?
Broadway Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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