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Lordswood Boys' School
Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8BJ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.1 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
654
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 64% nationally. Approximately 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 45% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a reasonable level of academic success. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 34%, which may be something to consider when evaluating the curriculum options available.
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Last inspected: 15 February 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. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 45% | Top 46% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani20.5%
Other17.6%
Black African14.5%
Asian Indian9.6%
Mixed Other6.7%
White Other6.4%
White British6.0%
Black Caribbean5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.47204, -1.96505 · B17 8BJ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN145120
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lordswoodboys.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lordswood Boys' School rated by Ofsted?
Lordswood Boys' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.
Is Lordswood Boys' School a good school?
Lordswood Boys' School scores 37.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Lordswood Boys' School in GCSEs?
Lordswood Boys' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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