Turves Green Boys' School
Birmingham, B31 4BS · Birmingham · secondary school
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47th 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 — 7.6/10 against 376 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 47.3 · 56 | 30% | 1.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.01 · 50 | 25% | 1.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.8 · 38 | 10% | 0.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Turves Green Boys' School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024. In 2024/25, 39.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.01 in 2023/24, meaning pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh. Trips include a visit to Stockholm, a CCF trip to RAF Cosford, and a day at Drayton Manor.
Getting in
The published school roll is 592 pupils against a stated capacity of 625. 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 Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for Progress 8 scores above 0? How do the CCF and Duke of Edinburgh programmes integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Turves Green Boys' School
Overview
This is a school described as “transformed,” where leaders and staff place the “best interests of pupils at the heart” of their work. The report highlights a “strong collective identity” and notes that pupils are “welcoming to all, confident and articulate about their learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” conduct, with “firmly understood” routines and a “positive and resilient approach” to learning.
- The curriculum is “carefully planned” with a “clear sequence of learning,” helping pupils “know and remember more” and make links to prior knowledge.
- Staff enjoy their work and receive “bespoke ongoing professional development,” while leaders ensure this has the “desired impact for pupils in lessons.”
- Reading is “at the centre of the school’s work,” with effective support for those needing help with phonics and comprehension.
- There have been “sustained improvements in both attendance and behaviour,” particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum lacks “consistent impact for all groups of pupils,” meaning some are “not achieving as well as they could.”
- The PSHE curriculum is not “coherent enough” for some pupils, particularly in Year 11, who lack opportunities to “revisit their prior learning in an age-appropriate way.”
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 | 43.5 |
| 2024/25 | 37.3 |
| 2025/26 | 43.8 |
| 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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