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Erdington Academy
Goodgraded 18/04/2023Ages 11–16931 pupils
Erdington Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 931 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/04/2023, Erdington Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Erdington 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 18/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 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 4Below average
Attainment 840.6
England avg 45.1 · was 39.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
England avg 45% · was 28% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
England avg 65% · was 47% in 2023/24
EBacc entry16%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.42
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake61.0%
Free school meals61.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence33.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Queensbury SchoolGood · 0.2 miErdington Hall Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSaint Barnabas Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miBirches Green Primary School0.4 miImedia School0.8 miOscott Manor SchoolInadequate · 0.7 mi
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