Four Dwellings Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityBirmingham
AddressDwellings Lane, Quinton, B32 1RJ
URN139047

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications297
As first preference90
As second preference35
As third preference45
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers89
second preference offers16
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications260
As first preference71
As second preference33
As third preference36
Total Offers Made101
first preference offers71
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications269
As first preference93
As second preference32
As third preference38
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers93
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications251
As first preference57
As second preference43
As third preference30
Total Offers Made78
first preference offers57
second preference offers9
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications295
As first preference70
As second preference44
As third preference34
Total Offers Made89
first preference offers66
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications236
As first preference64
As second preference36
As third preference35
Total Offers Made111
first preference offers64
second preference offers12
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications253
As first preference80
As second preference38
As third preference36
Total Offers Made106
first preference offers77
second preference offers9
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications216
As first preference64
As second preference26
As third preference30
Total Offers Made106
first preference offers64
second preference offers10
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications132
As first preference51
As second preference20
As third preference20
Total Offers Made71
first preference offers51
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications153
As first preference51
As second preference18
As third preference33
Total Offers Made92
first preference offers51
second preference offers7
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications142
As first preference60
As second preference19
As third preference22
Total Offers Made86
first preference offers60
second preference offers3
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree64%
disagree14%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree57%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree7%
agree57%
disagree29%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree14%
don't know0%
not applicable57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree21%
agree14%
disagree29%
strongly disagree36%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree29%
agree21%
disagree29%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree43%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree43%
disagree21%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree36%
agree29%
disagree36%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree14%
agree57%
disagree7%
strongly disagree14%
don't know7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree7%
agree79%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
don't know7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree21%
agree29%
disagree43%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes71%
no29%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin31.3%
african ethnic origin11.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin9.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin7.7%
any other white background ethnic origin6.7%
caribbean ethnic origin6.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin5.8%
pakistani ethnic origin5.6%
indian ethnic origin3.1%
chinese ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
white and black african ethnic origin2.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2%
any other black background ethnic origin2%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin34.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin9.8%
african ethnic origin8.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin7.2%
any other white background ethnic origin6.8%
pakistani ethnic origin5.8%
caribbean ethnic origin5.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin5.3%
indian ethnic origin3.5%
any other black background ethnic origin2.6%
chinese ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.9%

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