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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Outstandinggraded 30/04/2024Ages 11–181,413 pupilsFaithNone
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sutton Coldfield, within the Birmingham local authority. The school has around 1,413 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/04/2024, Bishop Vesey's Grammar School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 75.8 and 98% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield can view Bishop Vesey's Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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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 877.1
England avg 45.1 · was 75.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths97%
England avg 45% · was 98% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths97%
England avg 65% · was 100% in 2023/24
EBacc entry93%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score7.51
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB+
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 44.4
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 44.3
AAB or better45%
Retention100%
Value added+0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake12.9%
Free school meals12.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language28.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence9.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sutton Coldfield
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