Harborne Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Harborne Road, B15 3JL |
| School Website | www.harborneacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1214642737 |
| URN | 136213 |
School Census
| Total | 606 |
| Girls/Boys | 208/398 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.3%/65.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 34.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 304 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/06/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2017 | Good |
| 24/05/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 November 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 20 June 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 March 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 May 2016 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 22 September 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 08 April 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 February 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 January 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 50.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.91 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | 37% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.89 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.19 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.89% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 916 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 171 |
| As third preference | 152 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 865 |
| As first preference | 113 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 168 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 883 |
| As first preference | 91 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 182 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 855 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 930 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 183 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 787 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 132 |
| Total Offers Made | 117 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 698 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 597 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 472 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 445 |
| As first preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 345 |
| As first preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 17.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 12.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 15.8% |
| white british ethnic origin | 12.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 11.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 11.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: None
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Chad Vale Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Edgbaston High School for Girls
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
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Address: Westbourne Road, , B15 3TS