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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Goodgraded 22/03/2023Ages 11–19767 pupilsFaithNone
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Birmingham. The school has around 767 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/03/2023, Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 47 and 51% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School'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 22/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 844.6
England avg 45.1 · was 47.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
England avg 45% · was 51% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 71% in 2023/24
EBacc entry71%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.05
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.0
A-level grade (best 3)30.4
APS best 3: 30.4
AAB or better16%
Retention100%
Value added-0.29
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake45.2%
Free school meals45.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled107%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.5%
Attendance89.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher11.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence35.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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