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Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8RE, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.1 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
931
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 77% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 16%, indicating room for growth in broader curriculum engagement. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's positive reputation and encouraging progress in key subjects.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani21.4%
White British20.4%
Black African13.2%
Other8.2%
White Other6.7%
Black Caribbean6.6%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.51450, -1.83822 · B24 8RE
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN143413
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Erdington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Erdington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is Erdington Academy a good school?
Erdington Academy scores 27.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Erdington Academy in GCSEs?
Erdington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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