The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.4
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 274 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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 132 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,741
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Joanne Fairclough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMere Green Combined School
Primary · 593m away
Langley School
Special school · 1.2km away
Coppice Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Four Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Moor Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Little Sutton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Arthur Terry School a selective school?
No. The Arthur Terry School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Arthur Terry School's Ofsted rating?
The Arthur Terry School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Arthur Terry School?
The Arthur Terry School currently has 1,741 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Arthur Terry School take?
The Arthur Terry School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Arthur Terry School?
The Arthur Terry School is in Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Arthur Terry School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Arthur Terry School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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