The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 229 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 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
- 1,188
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 52.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Ms Yasmin Manzoor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Montgomery
Primary · 1.0km away
Gracelands Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Ark Victoria Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Independent · 1.3km away
Conway Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Golden Hillock School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Ark Boulton Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Ladypool Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Small Heath Leadership Academy a selective school?
No. Small Heath Leadership Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Small Heath Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Small Heath Leadership Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Small Heath Leadership Academy?
Small Heath Leadership Academy currently has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Small Heath Leadership Academy take?
Small Heath Leadership Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Small Heath Leadership Academy?
Small Heath Leadership Academy is in Birmingham, B10 9RX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Small Heath Leadership Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Small Heath Leadership Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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