The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
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
44%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 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
- 606
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- HARBORNE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Ross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Blue Coat School Birmingham
Independent · Very close
Chad Vale Primary School
Primary · 555m away
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Independent · 852m away
Harborne Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hallfield School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hopwood Hall School
Independent · 1.3km away
St George's School Edgbaston
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harborne Academy a selective school?
No. Harborne Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harborne Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harborne Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harborne Academy?
Harborne Academy currently has 606 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harborne Academy take?
Harborne Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harborne Academy?
Harborne Academy is in Birmingham, B15 3JL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harborne Academy have a sixth form?
No, Harborne Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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