Ninestiles, an Academy
Birmingham, B27 7QG · Birmingham · secondary school
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38th 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 — 7.9/10 against 170 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 49.1 · 60 | 30% | 1.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 25% | 1.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.1 · 51 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ninestiles, an Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,476 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 reach the national median in Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Ninestiles, an Academy
Overview
Ninestiles, an Academy, has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that pupils are happy to learn, feel safe, and benefit from a supportive environment where staff prioritise well-being. The school continues to deliver a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next steps in education or employment.
Strengths
- Pupils follow a "clear and well-designed curriculum" with high expectations, resulting in increased GCSE successes and a sharp rise in English Baccalaureate entries.
- Teachers use "expert subject knowledge" to deliver content with precision, sequencing learning well and addressing misconceptions to ensure secure understanding.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and purposeful," with staff swiftly resolving disagreements to help pupils build resilience and positive relationships.
- The school provides tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to "thrive" and achieve alongside peers.
- Attendance has improved due to prompt follow-ups on absences, and pupils value attending school daily through reinforced career-based messages.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure teachers receive support to deliver curriculum goals effectively when lesson tasks are not closely aligned with aims, as this can cause some pupils to become distracted and limit progress.
- The school acknowledges that suspension rates remain high and has firm plans to address this issue.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.8 |
| 2024/25 | 44.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.1 |
| 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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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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