Erdington Academy
Birmingham, B24 8RE · Birmingham · secondary school
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68th 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 — 4.9/10 against 165 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.7 · 13 | 30% | 0.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.12 · 41 | 25% | 1.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.4 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Erdington Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023. In 2024/25, 29.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than the national average for their starting point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, a breakfast club, and various sports teams including Warwickshire CC, City of Birmingham Basketball, Erdington RUFC, Dallaglio rugby works, Birchfield Harriers, and Sutton Royal netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 904 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How are the sports partnerships with local clubs structured for regular participation?
What Ofsted said about Erdington Academy
Overview
Erdington Academy is a secondary school where leaders have established a "calm and orderly environment" with high expectations for all pupils. The report highlights an "exciting and ambitious curriculum" that supports pupil progress, particularly in reading and for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, specific actions are required to address inconsistent teaching practices and safeguarding record-keeping.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" so that "new learning builds on what pupils can already do," helping pupils acquire knowledge over time.
- Staff provide "high-quality support" for pupils with SEND, who follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, which has "rapidly improved pupils’ confidence in reading in key stage 3."
- The personal development programme, ‘The Edge’, is of "high quality," addressing local challenges and promoting tolerance.
- Governance provides "strong challenge and support," ensuring workload and well-being are monitored effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must take effective action to "eradicate discriminatory language," as some pupils still use words that undermine the inclusive culture.
- Leaders should ensure safeguarding records are "coherent" so they can quickly check actions and have a clear overview of concerns for each pupil.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers give pupils opportunities to "articulate and discuss new learning" to help identify misconceptions swiftly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot risks, although the use of two recording systems currently hinders leaders' ability to view a single, clear overview of concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.2 |
| 2024/25 | 40.6 |
| 2025/26 | 40.4 |
| 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
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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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