The short version
At capacity. Girls only.
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,920
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 42.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mike Dunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brook Lane, Billesley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0TW
Town setting
Schools nearby
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St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
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Bishop Challoner Catholic College
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Kings Heath Primary School
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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Swanshurst School a selective school?
No. Swanshurst School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Swanshurst School?
Swanshurst School currently has 1,920 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swanshurst School take?
Swanshurst School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Swanshurst School?
Swanshurst School is in Birmingham, B13 0TW, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swanshurst School have a sixth form?
Yes, Swanshurst School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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