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Lordswood Boys' School
Goodgraded 15/02/2022Ages 11–16654 pupilsFaithNone
Lordswood Boys' School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 654 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/02/2022, Lordswood Boys' School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 42.2 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Lordswood Boys' 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 15/02/2022. 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 843.3
England avg 45.1 · was 42.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 41% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry34%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.84
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake45.5%
Free school meals45.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language42.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.6%
Attendance92.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher33.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →King Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsGood · 0.2 miBearwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miGeorge Dixon Academy0.5 miGeorge Dixon Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miQueen Alexandra College0.8 miOur Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 mi
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