Harborne Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBirmingham
AddressHarborne Road, B15 3JL
URN136213

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications916
As first preference153
As second preference171
As third preference152
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers81
second preference offers14
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications865
As first preference113
As second preference145
As third preference168
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers83
second preference offers21
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications883
As first preference91
As second preference160
As third preference182
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers73
second preference offers23
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications855
As first preference101
As second preference123
As third preference154
Total Offers Made121
first preference offers77
second preference offers14
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.56%
Total Applications930
As first preference126
As second preference120
As third preference183
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers81
second preference offers12
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications787
As first preference79
As second preference126
As third preference132
Total Offers Made117
first preference offers58
second preference offers22
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications698
As first preference60
As second preference113
As third preference135
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers55
second preference offers27
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications597
As first preference79
As second preference104
As third preference92
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers65
second preference offers27
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications472
As first preference68
As second preference76
As third preference102
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers66
second preference offers21
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications445
As first preference65
As second preference83
As third preference92
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers64
second preference offers23
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications345
As first preference46
As second preference53
As third preference65
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers46
second preference offers20
third preference offers7

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree44%
disagree6%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree27%
agree52%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree15%
agree17%
disagree0%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree19%
agree54%
disagree19%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree21%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know4%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes19%
no81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree50%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree20%
dont know10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree37%
agree42%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
don't know12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree48%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree44%
disagree19%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree52%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree40%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know10%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree40%
agree37%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes83%
no17%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
african ethnic origin17.4%
white british ethnic origin13.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin12.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin12.1%
caribbean ethnic origin7.3%
any other white background ethnic origin6.8%
pakistani ethnic origin6.8%
indian ethnic origin5.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.7%
chinese ethnic origin1.7%
any other black background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
african ethnic origin15.8%
white british ethnic origin12.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin11.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin11.4%
pakistani ethnic origin8.4%
any other white background ethnic origin8.3%
caribbean ethnic origin7.1%
indian ethnic origin5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.8%
white and asian ethnic origin2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.6%
any other black background ethnic origin1.8%
chinese ethnic origin1.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%

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