The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
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
87%
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 290 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,488
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 56.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- SUMMIT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Hughes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNinestiles School
Secondary · Very close
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Independent · 685m away
The Oaklands Primary School
Primary · 835m away
Lakey Lane Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Secondary · 928m away
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 947m away
Aspire Ap School
Independent · 1.1km away
Hall Green Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ninestiles, an Academy a selective school?
No. Ninestiles, an Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ninestiles, an Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ninestiles, an Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ninestiles, an Academy?
Ninestiles, an Academy currently has 1,488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ninestiles, an Academy take?
Ninestiles, an Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ninestiles, an Academy?
Ninestiles, an Academy is in Birmingham, B27 7QG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ninestiles, an Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ninestiles, an Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.