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Yardleys School
Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3EY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.3 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
929
Capacity
929
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 46.7 and a 68% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths. The school's EBacc entry rate of 57% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, positioning it in the top 45% for GCSE outcomes compared to schools across the UK. However, parents may want to consider the relatively lower percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths at 46%.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality 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. | 46.7 | Top 45% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani63.6%
Asian Bangladeshi8.6%
Other5.1%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Indian3.0%
White British2.9%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other1.9%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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52.45071, -1.84415 · B11 3EY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139994
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.yardleys-vle.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Yardleys School rated by Ofsted?
Yardleys School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Yardleys School a good school?
Yardleys School scores 76.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Yardleys School in GCSEs?
Yardleys School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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