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City Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 07/03/2023Ages 11–16615 pupilsFaithNone
City Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 615 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 07/03/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view City Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 836.4
England avg 45.1 · was 34.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45% · was 27% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths41%
England avg 65% · was 44% in 2023/24
EBacc entry30%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.24
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake57.0%
Free school meals57.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language49.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.6%
Attendance87.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence37.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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