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City Academy
23 Langley Walk, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2EF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
615
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.4, this secondary school is performing in the top 91% nationally, although only 41% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as 'Requires Improvement,' indicating areas that need attention. While the school serves a diverse community of 615 pupils, parent satisfaction and engagement levels may vary, and potential enrollees should consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 36.4 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.3%
Mixed Other14.6%
Other11.7%
Black Caribbean11.5%
Asian Pakistani9.6%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
White British3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.47244, -1.90674 · B15 2EF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN148187
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.corecity.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is City Academy rated by Ofsted?
City Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is City Academy a good school?
City Academy scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 City Academy in GCSEs?
City Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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