The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.9
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 313 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,294
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 51.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joseph Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Barr Primary School
Primary · Very close
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · Very close
Glenmead Primary School
Primary · 531m away
Priestley Smith School
Special school · 685m away
Beeches Junior School
Primary · 685m away
Arena Academy
Secondary · 695m away
Maryvale Catholic Primary School
Primary · 770m away
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Nursery · 778m away
Questions parents ask
Is Fortis Academy a selective school?
No. Fortis Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fortis Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fortis Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fortis Academy?
Fortis Academy currently has 1,294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fortis Academy take?
Fortis Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fortis Academy?
Fortis Academy is in Birmingham, B44 8NU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fortis Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Fortis Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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