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Swanshurst School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Mike Dunn

location_onBirmingham, B13 0TW

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,866

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Attainment 8

50.2

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Birmingham

#1,103 of 4,663 nationally

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Swanshurst School is a Community school secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Swanshurst School is a community school in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,866 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2, placing the school #28 in Birmingham and #1,103 of 4,663 nationally. 50.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 44.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 14.2%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

50.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.6%

Entering EBacc68.50%

EBacc APS4.67

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75.00%

EBacc APS4.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.69

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.44

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.0%

Achieving A*–A17.1%

Achieving A*–B44.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.7%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.90%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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01 November 2017

Inspection Report

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20 November 2013

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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24 September 2008

Inspection Report

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18 February 2008

Inspection Report

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18 January 2006

Inspection Report

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02 May 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-01

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-11-20

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(82 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 1,906 pupils. During this period, there were 109 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,906	109	5.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,917	77	4.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,923	61	3.2%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,866	62	3.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,866	47	2.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,874	41	2.2%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,829	48	2.6%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,836	46	2.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,843	43	2.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,822	30	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,830	9	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,831	23	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,822	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,822	30	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,827	41	2.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,801	24	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,806	32	1.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,813	20	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,758	24	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,757	42	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,771	16	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,761	20	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,758	17	1.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,765	16	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree24%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree34%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes32%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree15%

disagree31%

strongly disagree23%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree24%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree27%

disagree22%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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