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Jewellery Quarter Academy
St George's Court, 1 Albion Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 3AA, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.7 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
614
Capacity
660
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, this secondary school faces significant challenges in providing quality education. The GCSE attainment score is below the national average, with only 48% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and a mere 28% reaching grade 5 or above. However, the school does show some potential with an EBacc entry rate of 40%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 35.2 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.5%
Mixed Other22.3%
Black Caribbean11.1%
Other9.9%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
White Other4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White British1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.48438, -1.91505 · B1 3AA
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN141003
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Jewellery Quarter Academy rated by Ofsted?
Jewellery Quarter Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Jewellery Quarter Academy a good school?
Jewellery Quarter Academy scores 1.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Jewellery Quarter Academy in GCSEs?
Jewellery Quarter Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.2. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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