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Bournville School
Hay Green Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1SH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.3 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
691
Capacity
1,163
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school shows potential for growth, but it may not meet the expectations of all parents. GCSE results indicate that 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while the average Attainment 8 score is 36.5, placing it in the top 91% nationally. However, the school's low EBacc entry rate of 12% and limited progress at KS2 suggest areas needing significant improvement.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 36.5 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 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%. | 12% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 5% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.3%
Black African11.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.1%
White Other7.2%
Other6.1%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black Caribbean3.5%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.42419, -1.95324 · B30 1SH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN141318
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bournvilleschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bournville School rated by Ofsted?
Bournville School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Bournville School a good school?
Bournville School scores 10.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Bournville School in GCSEs?
Bournville School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.5. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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