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: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 931
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- FAIRFAX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Mallett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueensbury School
Academy · Very close
Erdington Hall Primary School
Primary · 365m away
Birches Green Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 806m away
SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 868m away
St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School
Primary · 998m away
Slade Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Erdington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Erdington Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Erdington Academy?
Erdington Academy currently has 931 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Erdington Academy take?
Erdington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Erdington Academy?
Erdington Academy is in Birmingham, B24 8RE, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Erdington Academy have a sixth form?
No, Erdington Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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