Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Lichfield Road, B74 2NH |
| School Website | www.bvgs.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1212505400 |
| URN | 137988 |
School Census
| Total | 1347 |
| Girls/Boys | 107/1240 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 7.9%/92.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 23.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 116 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Outstanding |
| 08/10/2014 | Outstanding |
| 28/04/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/04/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 98.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 93.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 7.37 |
| Progress 8 | 0.75 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 75 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100% |
| Entering EBacc | 93% |
| EBacc average point score | 7.27 |
| Progress 8 | 0.73 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 7.48 |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 2.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1181 |
| As first preference | 340 |
| As second preference | 248 |
| As third preference | 213 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 2.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1077 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 220 |
| As third preference | 189 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.82% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1042 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 177 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.74% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 958 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 230 |
| As third preference | 172 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.89% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1032 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 225 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 2.71% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1131 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 220 |
| As third preference | 209 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 2.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1003 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 174 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 2.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 992 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 166 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 2.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 978 |
| As first preference | 306 |
| As second preference | 206 |
| As third preference | 163 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 2.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1007 |
| As first preference | 289 |
| As second preference | 236 |
| As third preference | 185 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 3.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1139 |
| As first preference | 366 |
| As second preference | 272 |
| As third preference | 215 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 8% |
| no | 92% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 33.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 23.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 39.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 22.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Little Sutton Lane, , B75 6PB
Whitehouse Common Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cotysmore Road, , B75 6BL