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Fortis Academy
Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NU, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.6 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,294
Capacity
2,124
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 87% for GCSE Attainment 8 scores. While nearly half of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the EBacc entry rate, which stands at just 13%. Additionally, 88% of graduates progress to university, with a third attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive trajectory for students.
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Last inspected: 24 October 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. | 37.9 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 14% 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 14% 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%. | 88% | 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%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 64 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.9%
Black African16.2%
Asian Pakistani12.4%
Black Caribbean7.0%
Other6.8%
White Other6.7%
Asian Bangladeshi6.0%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Asian Indian4.4%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.54603, -1.90303 · B44 8NU
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN143435
School typeAcademy converter
Websitefortisacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fortis Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fortis Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is Fortis Academy a good school?
Fortis Academy scores 20.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Fortis Academy in GCSEs?
Fortis Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.9. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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