Queensbridge School
Birmingham, B13 8QB · Birmingham · secondary school
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34th 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 852 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 48.9 · 60 | 30% | 1.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.1 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queensbridge School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 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 (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Dungeons & Dragons, and Reading clubs, participate in Duke of Edinburgh, and engage with Linden Youth. The school also offers an after-school club and organises trips, including to Folgaria in Italy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 911 pupils against a stated capacity of 860. 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 in maintaining progress in English and maths to sustain current attainment levels? What specific support is available for pupils participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
What Ofsted said about Queensbridge School
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend” Queensbridge and value the “inclusive culture” and high expectations set by the school. The report highlights that most pupils achieve “impressive outcomes” and benefit from a broad curriculum, though inconsistencies in subject depth and a minority of disrespectful attitudes require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “very good” behaviour in lessons and work hard because they “want to do well”.
- The school provides “excellent” careers guidance and a wide range of clubs, including sporting and performing arts options.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “very well supported” with expertly identified needs and appropriate strategies.
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” and consistent learning strategies to help pupils understand new content and address gaps promptly.
- Governors provide “supportive challenge” to leaders, and recent changes have positively impacted staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure its curriculum design supports a “good depth of learning” in all subjects, as currently some are prioritised at the expense of others.
- Leaders should ensure all pupils’ behaviour reflects the school’s values, addressing the minority who do not show respect for differences and whose attitudes make some pupils feel undervalued.
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 | 53.8 |
| 2024/25 | 48.5 |
| 2025/26 | 50.1 |
| 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
—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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