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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.1 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,158
Capacity
1,190
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 34% reach grade 5 or above. The school also shows a commendable progression to university, with 74% of students continuing their education, including 34% attending top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.2%
Asian Pakistani13.9%
White Other9.9%
Black African7.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.1%
Asian Indian5.5%
Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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52.44444, -1.82169 · B27 7XY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN146124
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ilsley.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2018.
Is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School a good school?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School scores 31.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School in GCSEs?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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