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Four Dwellings Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Four Dwellings Academy
- Secondary
- Birmingham B32 1RJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils now benefit from an ambitious curriculum taught with increasing consistency.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is calm and well-ordered, and behaviour has improved in lessons and at social times.
Qualifications and Training: Staff received training on effective teaching strategies to improve their practice.
Current Educational Practices: Training for staff is significant and focused on areas identified by leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: There are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is delivered.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders have deepened relationships with local families, establishing a community hub.
Communication: Pupils report enjoying changes introduced often through consultation with the student council.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are informed of students' progress and school events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have acted effectively to bring about improvements and maintain high standards.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ensured a more consistently ambitious curriculum throughout the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strategic work on attendance means pupils are supported to attend regularly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a wide range of opportunities including sports and trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support pupils to balance academic and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn about careers within the PSHE curriculum from Year 7.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified accurately and appropriate support is put in place.
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About Us
Four Dwellings Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 556 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 40.5 | 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 | 33% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 23% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 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 | 85% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 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 | 34% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 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 | 26% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 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 | 85% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 28% 7 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 3 | 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 | 35% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 8 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 10 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 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 | 88% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 77 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 42.7 | 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 | 21% 3 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 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 | 41% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 2 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 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 | 95% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 59 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 43 | 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 | 18% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 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 | 22% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 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 | 87% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 1.48% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Four Dwellings Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1