Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH · Birmingham · Grammar school
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5th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 691 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 98.4 · 99 | 30% | 2.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.75 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 79.5 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 77.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.75 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rugby, hockey, cross-country, rowing, netball, cricket, and tennis. Trips include visits to London galleries, the Pitt Rivers Museum, The Natural History Museum, Oxford, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Kenilworth Castle.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,455 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,360. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to progress in sports like rowing or hockey? How does the curriculum prepare students for the academic rigour
What Ofsted said about Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Overview
The report describes Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School as a vibrant institution where pupils are proud of their education and develop ‘inspiration and excellence’. Leaders have successfully maintained high standards since the previous inspection, ensuring all pupils receive a ‘rich, well-rounded and high-quality education’ that equips them to thrive in life.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘respectful and warm relationships’ with staff, enabling them to engage with complex ideas in a supportive environment.
- Teaching is ‘often inspirational’, with staff selecting activities that build on existing knowledge and emphasising oracy so pupils can articulate learning with fluency.
- The curriculum places English Baccalaureate subjects at its heart, including the successful introduction of Mandarin Chinese and two modern foreign languages for all pupils.
- Assessment is used effectively to ‘spot gaps in pupils’ learning and to then close them’, ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, are well placed to excel in examinations.
- Personal development is fully integrated through a broad co-curricular programme, leadership opportunities, and a fully developed personal, social, health and economic education curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 75.8 |
| 2024/25 | 77.1 |
| 2025/26 | 79.5 |
| 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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