Aston Manor Academy
Birmingham, B6 4PZ · Birmingham · secondary school
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18th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 102 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 30% | 1.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.0 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aston Manor Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.6, matching the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join homework, knitting, book, crochet, and movie clubs, including a KS4 Horror Book Club. Sports options include football and basketball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 990 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Aston Manor Academy
Overview
Aston Manor Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report highlights an “exceptional sense of community” and a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that supports high-quality learning. While the school continues to perform well, there is a need to ensure staff fully understand strategic improvements to maximise classroom impact.
Strengths
- Staff provide “high-quality pastoral care” and forge strong relationships, helping pupils feel safe and supported.
- The school maintains “high expectations” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “learn well.”
- Teachers explain concepts “accurately and precisely,” ensuring pupils build knowledge in “manageable steps” and retain it long-term.
- Behaviour is managed “highly effectively,” creating a “positive and peaceful atmosphere” where sanctions are rarely needed.
- Careers education is a “firm strength,” with pupils being “very well prepared for the next stage of their education or employment.”
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always have a “full understanding of the strategies and approaches” for improving classroom practice, which affects pupil learning. The school must ensure strategic priorities are “fully understood by all staff and implemented consistently.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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