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Lordswood Boys' School

State school · Birmingham, B17 8BJ
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-16
  • 542 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
542 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Birmingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Rajdip Kaur Kang

Entrance

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

Other 58 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 17 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
City Road Primary School 7 %
Harborne Primary School 6 %
Summerfield Junior and Infant School 4 %
Woodhouse Primary Academy 4 %
Bearwood Primary School 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
62%
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
  • GCSE
16
Number of teachers
34:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

542
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

Hagley Road
Harborne
Birmingham
West Midlands
B17 8BJ
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Telephone: 0121 464 2837

Email:

Website: http://www.lordswoodboys.co.uk

Local authority: Birmingham City Council

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School data & information Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8BJ
542 Pupil numbers
43 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
46 % Pupils whose first language is not English
34:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
16 Number of teachers
1 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
62%
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
42.70
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)

0.19 Score Average
≈ 35% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 5
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Lordswood Boys' School 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.

0.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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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