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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
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- Birmingham B9 4TR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve extremely well in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show a positive attitude to their learning and behave well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use questioning effectively to help identify pupils鈥� errors and misconceptions.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers present new information clearly and appropriately.
Communication: The school communicates progress and events through various means.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are considered for inspections.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give views through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Confident that staff will deal with bullying quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have tackled weaknesses and strengthened the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with incidents of bullying quickly so they do not persist.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Several different sports and subject clubs have restarted this year.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate the opportunity to play games together.
Career Counselling Services: Effective advice and guidance about further education and careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported at the school.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects including vocational qualifications.
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is a Secondary, Girls school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 968 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form is a four-form entry 11-18 multi-cultural, inclusive comprehensive school situated on the eastern side of the City of Birmingham. 360 of the 1,000 students on our rolls are enrolled in the Sixth Form. Parents love the school, and there is a huge demand for spots. For each of the past few years, the school has had 600 first-choice applications for each of the 125 openings. The local authority and governors are unable to increase the number of admissions due to the current size of the school building. In every situation, we adhere to the local authority admissions policy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 63% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.70% | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 11 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 11 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 6 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 4 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 10 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 7 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 3 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 13 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.75 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.98 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.70% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 167 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.33 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.52 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.8% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 193 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.14 2 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.33 1 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.2% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 157 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.21 3 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.22 2 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.6% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.67 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.9 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 19 : 1