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Small Heath Leadership Academy
Goodgraded 11/05/2022Ages 11–181,188 pupils
Small Heath Leadership Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,188 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/05/2022, Small Heath Leadership Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Small Heath Leadership 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 11/05/2022. 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 845.7
England avg 45.1 · was 45.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry85%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.05
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake59.8%
Free school meals59.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language49.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.5%
Attendance93.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher23.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Greenfields Primary School0.1 miSomerville Primary (NC) SchoolGood · 0.1 miDarul Uloom Islamic High School0.2 miWyndcliffe Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miGreen Heath School0.3 miThe Olive School, Small HeathOutstanding · 0.5 mi
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