Lordswood Boys' School
Birmingham, B17 8BJ · Birmingham · secondary school
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55th 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 — 8.3/10 against 423 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.2 · 65 | 30% | 1.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lordswood Boys' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those 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, 5.5 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 659 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted grading structure influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Lordswood Boys' School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel happy and safe, with a growing sense of belonging. Leaders have redesigned the curriculum and implemented rigorous attendance systems, resulting in improved outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and reduced persistent absence.
Strengths
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve very well, with outcomes above national averages for several years.
- Leaders maintain a vigilant focus on attendance, pre-empting challenges and providing highly effective targeted support.
- The curriculum is ordered sensibly, allowing new learning to build securely on prior knowledge.
- A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including the school orchestra, are accessible to all pupils.
- Leaders work closely with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils and shape personal development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff receive appropriate training to manage behaviour effectively and uphold high expectations.
- Leaders should support pupils to further develop their confidence to raise concerns about bullying.
- Leaders should ensure teachers use assessment consistently well to check learning and bridge gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.7 |
| 2024/25 | 43.3 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| 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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