The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 929
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- YARDLEYS SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Gurpreet Basra (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Olive School, Birmingham
Primary · Very close
Al-Furqan Primary School
Primary · 341m away
Al-Ameen Primary School
Independent · 564m away
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Independent · 879m away
Springfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
City of Birmingham School
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Yardleys School a selective school?
No. Yardleys School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Yardleys School's Ofsted rating?
Yardleys School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yardleys School?
Yardleys School currently has 929 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yardleys School take?
Yardleys School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Yardleys School?
Yardleys School is in Birmingham, B11 3EY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yardleys School have a sixth form?
No, Yardleys School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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