The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,192
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 50.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Head
- Ms Rebecca Elcocks (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElms Farm Community Primary School
Primary · 578m away
Stanville Primary School
Primary · 646m away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Primary · 698m away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Primary · 770m away
Cockshut Hill School
Secondary · 815m away
Garretts Green Nursery School
Nursery · 838m away
Mapledene Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Gossey Lane Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy a selective school?
No. King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy?
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy currently has 1,192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy take?
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy?
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is in Birmingham, B26 2RZ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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