Tile Cross Academy
Birmingham, B33 9UF · Birmingham · secondary school
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70th 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 — 4.4/10 against 105 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 29.2 · 14 | 30% | 0.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.26 · 30 | 25% | 0.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.7 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tile Cross Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. In 2024/25, 27.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.26 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Bryntail Cottage Cadets and attend an after-school club. Trips include visits to the Isle of Wight and Hamburg.
Getting in
The published school roll is 620 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Tile Cross Academy
Overview
Tile Cross Academy is described as a "much-improved, good school" where pupils are happy and feel respected. The report highlights high expectations for behaviour and learning, with staff noted for going "the extra mile" to provide opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been extensively reviewed to identify "core knowledge pupils need to learn and remember," with adjustments to subjects and support for community languages.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "strong," with teachers using entry assessments to support pupils effectively in class.
- Leaders have successfully renewed structures around behaviour, resulting in a fall in suspensions and a "more common understanding around conduct."
- The school provides a "well-structured personal development programme" teaching pupils to live healthily, stay safe, and develop key character traits.
- Work to support disadvantaged pupils is a "significant strength," ensuring disadvantage does not hold them back from participating fully or achieving well.
Areas to improve
- The school should sustain its work to ensure all pupils meet expectations for "consistently good behaviour," as a small number still make poor choices.
- Leaders need to continue working with parents and agencies to improve attendance and punctuality for pupils who currently miss too much learning.
- Teachers should use assessment more precisely to identify misconceptions, ensuring gaps in learning do not persist.
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 | 38.1 |
| 2024/25 | 35.6 |
| 2025/26 | 36.7 |
| 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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