Selly Park Girls' School
Birmingham, B29 7PH · Birmingham · secondary school
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16th 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 — 9.7/10 against 191 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 59.6 · 80 | 30% | 2.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.55 · 86 | 25% | 2.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.6 · 86 | 10% | 0.86 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Selly Park Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.55 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 803 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 803?
What Ofsted said about Selly Park Girls' School
Overview
The report describes a school where “many pupils thrive both academically and socially,” driven by leaders who maintain “high expectations” for achievement and behaviour. The school’s vision to be “a beacon of inspiration and aspiration” is evident, with pupils responding positively to the high standards set by staff.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave exceptionally well,” are “highly focused and motivated,” and bullying is “extremely rare.”
- The curriculum is “broad and varied,” “coherently planned and sequenced,” and tailored to the local context, such as including topics on civil rights in history.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “extremely well supported” and “fully integrated into the school community.”
- Personal development is enhanced through a “comprehensive” programme, including the ‘Selly Park Seven’ activities and a “wealth of different experiences” in the careers programme.
- Governors “carry out their role highly effectively,” providing “strong support and challenge to leaders.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that “assessment at key stage 3 is further strengthened” so that pupils consistently benefit from effective support for their learning.
- Leaders should continue to engage with staff to ensure the impact of new processes and systems on workload is “fully considered.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with detailed records and timely support for pupils who need help.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.5 |
| 2024/25 | 52.4 |
| 2025/26 | 55.6 |
| 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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