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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Richard Prime

corporate_fareMATRIX ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBirmingham, B30 1UL

language Visit Website phone 1214644040

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

783

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Attainment 8

44.6

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GCSE Rank

#45 in Birmingham

#1,806 of 3,216 nationally

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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is a Academy converter secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is an academy converter in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 767 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing the school #45 in Birmingham and #1,806 of 3,216 nationally. 42.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 9 A-level subjects. 33.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.29 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 24.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

42.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.6%

Entering EBacc71.00%

EBacc APS4.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.00%

EBacc APS4.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.96

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.1

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.55

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.2%

Achieving A*–A16.1%

Achieving A*–B33.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered9

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 March 2023

Inspection Report

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24 September 2019

Inspection Report

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06 October 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2012-11-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-01-13

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

25.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

12.1%(93 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 767 pupils. During this period, there were 195 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 25.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	767	195	25.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	778	190	24.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	765	186	24.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	770	141	18.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	769	112	14.6%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	774	140	18.1%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	783	75	9.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	794	72	9.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	825	130	15.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	837	51	6.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	843	44	5.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	815	26	3.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	819	5	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	812	45	5.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	795	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	795	41	5.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	806	52	6.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	705	26	3.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	712	21	2.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	725	47	6.5%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	681	30	4.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	680	12	1.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	695	46	6.6%	3.7%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree49%

disagree22%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree9%

agree24%

disagree38%

strongly disagree25%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree16%

agree23%

disagree24%

strongly disagree21%

don't know2%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree23%

disagree26%

strongly disagree28%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree23%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree12%

agree40%

disagree23%

strongly disagree22%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree60%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree44%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree36%

disagree29%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes56%

no44%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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