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Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre
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Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre
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- Birmingham B17 8QB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: All pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve strong outcomes, particularly at the end of key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful in conversation and resilient in the face of challenges.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� strong subject knowledge supports pupils鈥� progress well.
Current Educational Practices: Continuous professional development is matched to staff need.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff work together well but some are concerned about workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: A wide range of leadership roles are available to pupils.
Communication: Pupils actively contribute to communications about school activities.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils appreciate the rewards for attendance and achieving well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are reflective about what they ask staff to do.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure continuous professional development for staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are united in the opinion that pupils are safe in school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive impact of pastoral care on pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students organize reading buddies and produce the school magazine 鈥楲oud Speaker鈥�.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in sixth form access varied experiences complementing their studies.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils are very positive about their experience of careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in sixth form experience a broad and balanced curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are identified well and supported to engage in all aspects of learning.
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About Us
Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre is a Secondary, Girls school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 949 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | - | 13.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 64% | 98% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.10% | 35.00% | 16.10% |
| 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 | 0.94 | 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 | 55.8 | 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 | 64% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 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 | 91% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 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 | 100% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 56.2 | 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 | 65% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 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 | 90% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 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 | 134 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | 0.74 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 49% 2 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 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 | 92% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% 3 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 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 | 100% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.9 | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 51% 1 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 1 | 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 | 28% 6 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% 4 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.94 | 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 | 98% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 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 | 0.77 | 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 | 54.9 | 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 | 50% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 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 | 48% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 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 | 97% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 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 | 30.73 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.81 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.10% | 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 | 118 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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 | 39.5 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.11 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.8% | 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 | 111 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 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 | 26.92 2 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.81 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.4% | 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 | 113 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 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 | 28.18 1 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.22 4 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.0% | 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 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 27.95 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.17 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 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 | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre
Local authority ratio 19 : 1