Four Dwellings Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Dwellings Lane, Quinton, B32 1RJ |
| School Website | www.fourdwellingsacademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 1215666666 |
| URN | 139047 |
School Census
| Total | 571 |
| Girls/Boys | 217/354 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 38.0%/62.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 32.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 318 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/11/2023 | Good |
| 16/05/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2017 |
| 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 | 47.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 32.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.11 |
| Progress 8 | 0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | 23% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.33 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 260 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 101 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 93 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 93 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 295 |
| As first preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 236 |
| As first preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 253 |
| As first preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 106 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 216 |
| As first preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 106 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As first preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 71 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As first preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 92 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 142 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 45% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 9% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 59% |
| no | 41% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 31.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 34.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 9.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.9% |
Nearby Schools
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
(0.04 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Quinton Road West, , B32 1PJ
Howley Grange Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Howley Grange Road, , B62 0HS
Quinton Church Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hagley Road West, , B32 1AJ