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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.3 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
546
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
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Last inspected: 31 January 2024Quality 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.6%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Other4.1%
Black African3.1%
Other2.7%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
White Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.40386, -2.01714 · B45 0EU
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN147440
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitebwa.kevibham.org
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2024.
Is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy a good school?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy scores 28.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy in GCSEs?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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