The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.9
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,112
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 56.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mr David Karim (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
395 College Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHawthorn Primary School
Primary · Very close
The College High Specialist Arts School
Secondary · Very close
Wilson Stuart School
Academy · 716m away
Goodway Nursery School
Nursery · 887m away
Oscott Academy
Independent · 888m away
Greenholm Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Marsh Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Marsh Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is E-ACT North Birmingham Academy a selective school?
No. E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is E-ACT North Birmingham Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend E-ACT North Birmingham Academy?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy currently has 1,112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-ACT North Birmingham Academy take?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is E-ACT North Birmingham Academy?
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is in Birmingham, B44 0HF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does E-ACT North Birmingham Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, E-ACT North Birmingham Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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