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City Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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City Academy
- Secondary
- Birmingham B15 2EF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are ambitious and eager to learn, though issues with handwriting exist.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and have positive attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders appoint the best teachers and provide support and training.
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive regular training and development.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong leadership brought staff together; inconsistency in planning for SEND.
Communication: Regular communication about progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are considered in inspections.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond appropriately to concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Steps taken to improve education quality and student outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, staff handle it effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of sporting, arts, and cultural activities.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme starting from Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Visits to universities and colleges help with future choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inconsistent planning and adaptation of curriculum for SEND.
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City Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 665 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Fostering inquiring minds is crucial at City Academy for both daily living and academic success. Giving our students the possibility to attain the highest level of academic success is City Academy's overarching, consistent goal. In our joint search for educational achievement, we expect both students and staff to put in a lot of time, effort, and hard work. You undoubtedly have a lot of questions for us as your child is set to start at City Academy, and we have done our best to anticipate as many of them as we can. Check out the FAQ sections we've created because we expect our upcoming new class to have lots of questions as well. We sincerely hope you were able to find the answer to your query, however if there is anything you are still unsure of, please don't hesitate to write Ms Miles at [email protected]. Links to tools that can help your kid make the transition from elementary to secondary school are offered below in collaboration with our friends at PiXL and Birmingham City Council.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -1.16 | 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 | 28.6 | 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 | 17% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 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 | 14% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.57 | 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 | 89% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.58 | 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 | 38.4 | 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 | 26% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 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 | 41% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 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 | - | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at City Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1