King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Knightlow Road, B17 8QB |
| School Website | www.lordswoodgirls.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1214292838 |
| URN | 136592 |
School Census
| Total | 986 |
| Girls/Boys | 940/46 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 95.3%/4.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 31.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 229 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | Good |
| 01/03/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 10/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 96.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.75 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 80% |
| Entering EBacc | 91% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.11 |
| Progress 8 | 0.94 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.25 |
| Progress 8 | 0.7 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 544 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 545 |
| As first preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 683 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 718 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 104 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.71% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 790 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.92% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 735 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 645 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 580 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 526 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 91 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.84% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 576 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 22.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 13% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 24.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Woodbourne Hospital School
(0.37 mi)
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Address: Winchfield Drive, , B17 8TR