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Small Heath Leadership Academy
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9RX, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.8 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,188
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. The school boasts an impressive EBacc entry rate of 85% and performs above the national average in GCSE Attainment 8 at 45.5, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher grades in English and Maths, with 48% of students attaining grade 5 or above.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2022Quality 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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 45% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 85% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani41.2%
Black African23.7%
Asian Bangladeshi11.8%
Other8.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Indian1.6%
White Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White British0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.47126, -1.85713 · B10 9RX
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN144464
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Small Heath Leadership Academy rated by Ofsted?
Small Heath Leadership Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2022.
Is Small Heath Leadership Academy a good school?
Small Heath Leadership Academy scores 61.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Small Heath Leadership Academy?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Small Heath Leadership Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Small Heath Leadership Academy in GCSEs?
Small Heath Leadership Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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