E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
Birmingham, B44 0HF · Birmingham · secondary school
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42nd 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 — 5.8/10 against 173 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.0 · 40 | 30% | 1.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.32 · 26 | 25% | 0.64 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.2 · 40 | 10% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.32, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,167 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. 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
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is provided to help pupils improve their progress from their starting point? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence the school’s current priorities for improvement?
What Ofsted said about E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
Overview
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is described as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils "enjoy coming to school" and feel safe. The report highlights "rapid and sustained improvements" under new leadership, noting that the school has developed a "consistently positive culture" and that pupils are "well prepared for their next steps."
Strengths
- Attendance is "very high" and "exceptional," with leaders providing "swift and effective support" when it slips.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "very low" suspensions and bullying being "rare," creating an environment where pupils "flourish."
- Inclusion is of a "high quality," with "comprehensive and effective" actions to support vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs.
- Disadvantaged pupils’ attainment is "significantly above the national average" due to "impressive" use of pupil premium funding.
- Staff feel "enthused, empowered, respected and valued," with a "manageable" workload and clear professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue their effective work to further raise the achievement of pupils and post-16 students."
- Achievement in "a few subjects" continues to be "more variable" compared to others.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.7 |
| 2024/25 | 43.9 |
| 2025/26 | 44.2 |
| 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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