The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (118% 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
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% 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, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 767
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Till (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College
Secondary · Very close
Bournville Village Primary
Primary · 460m away
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 503m away
Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 811m away
Bournville School
All-through · Grammar · 811m away
Kings Norton Girls' School
Secondary · 958m away
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Secondary · 1.2km away
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School a selective school?
No. Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School's Ofsted rating?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School currently has 767 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School take?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is in Birmingham, B30 1UL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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