The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,020
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 68.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- EQUITAS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jill Sweeney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Phillips Street, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStar King Solomon Academy
All-through · 483m away
Aston University Mathematics School
16 plus · Grammar · 805m away
Aston University Engineering Academy
Secondary · 812m away
Brearley Nursery School
Nursery · 852m away
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Primary · 1.1km away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oakbridge School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Aston Manor Academy a selective school?
No. Aston Manor Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Aston Manor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Aston Manor Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aston Manor Academy?
Aston Manor Academy currently has 1,020 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aston Manor Academy take?
Aston Manor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Aston Manor Academy?
Aston Manor Academy is in Birmingham, B6 4PZ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aston Manor Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Aston Manor Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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