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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Goodgraded 31/01/2024Ages 11–16414 pupils
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 414 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 31/01/2024, King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.7 and 23% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view King Edward VI Balaam Wood 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 31/01/2024. 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 841.4
England avg 45.1 · was 35.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
England avg 45% · was 22% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths52%
England avg 65% · was 43% in 2023/24
EBacc entry8%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.35
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake66.7%
Free school meals66.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled75%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.1%
Attendance89.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence32.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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