The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,158
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 47.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr Ciaran Clinton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Souls Catholic Primary School
Primary · 375m away
The Oaklands Primary School
Primary · 379m away
Trident Alternative Provision Ltd
Independent · 823m away
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Independent · 874m away
Ninestiles School
Secondary · 928m away
Ninestiles, an Academy
Secondary · 928m away
Kineton Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School a selective school?
No. Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School currently has 1,158 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School take?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is in Birmingham, B27 7XY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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