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King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Goodgraded 07/02/2023Ages 11–181,192 pupils
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,192 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/02/2023, King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 847.4
England avg 45.1 · was 47.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry17%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.96
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.5
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.9
AAB or better6%
Retention89%
Value added-0.10
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake50.8%
Free school meals50.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language26.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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