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King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy

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

personMs Rebecca Elcocks

corporate_fareKING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM

location_onBirmingham, B26 2RZ

language Visit Website phone 1216472471

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,190

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Attainment 8

47.4

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GCSE Rank

#34 in Birmingham

#1,308 of 3,216 nationally

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King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM. The school has approximately 1,192 pupils on roll, of whom 56% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4, placing the school #34 in Birmingham and #1,308 of 3,216 nationally. 45.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 51.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.3 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

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

45.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.1%

Entering EBacc17.20%

EBacc APS3.96

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35.10%

EBacc APS4.17

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.20

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.94

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.15

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS4.07

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.8%

Achieving A*–A11.1%

Achieving A*–B51.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate88.5%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2023

Inspection Report

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20 June 2017

Inspection Report

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14 November 2012

Inspection Report

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05 October 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-14

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-06-24

None EIF

Requires improvement

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

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,192 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,192	26	2.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,195	28	2.3%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,183	35	3.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,184	35	3.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,197	47	3.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,171	25	2.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,190	30	2.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,188	24	2.0%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,177	22	1.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,182	39	3.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,178	33	2.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,186	37	3.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,194	9	0.8%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,191	37	3.1%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,203	2	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,203	35	2.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,217	23	1.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,220	18	1.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,223	37	3.0%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,237	27	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,223	35	2.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,231	15	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,240	18	1.5%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,225	12	1.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,236	20	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,249	13	1.0%	3.1%	2

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

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 57 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 53 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 52 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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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.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree55%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree15%

agree45%

disagree34%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree28%

agree23%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

not applicable28%

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.

strongly agree43%

agree47%

disagree2%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree51%

disagree19%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree40%

agree49%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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