The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 4.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
4.5
39.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
3%
39.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Miss Shamim Akhtar
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
May 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
January 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2017 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
April 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
July 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2012 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
November 2011 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2011 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
October 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Inspection
Location
23 All Saints Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B18 5QB
Town setting
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Nelson Primary School
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City United Academy (CUA)
Independent · 1.2km away
Barford Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Flexible Learning School's Ofsted rating?
Flexible Learning School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Flexible Learning School?
Flexible Learning School currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Flexible Learning School take?
Flexible Learning School caters for pupils aged 13 to 16.
Where is Flexible Learning School?
Flexible Learning School is in Birmingham, B18 5QB, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Flexible Learning School have a sixth form?
No, Flexible Learning School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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