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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

State school · Birmingham, B45 0EU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 419 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
419 ·
Local authority
Birmingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Damian McGarvey

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Reaside Academy 32 %
OtherUnkn 25 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Forestdale Primary School 19 %
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy 8 %
Bellfield Junior School 6 %
The Meadows Primary School 5 %
The Orchards Primary Academy 4 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
25
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
28 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

419
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

New Street
Frankley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B45 0EU
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Telephone: 0121 464 9901

Email:

Website: http://bwa.kevibham.org

Local authority: Birmingham City Council

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School data & information King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU
419 Pupil numbers
68 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
13 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
25 Number of teachers
4 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.80
LA avg.
46.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.48 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 3
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 3
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 3
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
28 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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