SchoolScoresSmall Heath Leadership Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of STAR ACADEMIES
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9RX
0121 464 7997 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 May 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Birmingham comparisons use the 15 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 80 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 90% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 78% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 96% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 80% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 75% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 72% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 57% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 66% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 73% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 78% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
224 pupils in this year group.
48% — 3 points above the Birmingham average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.7 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
229 pupils in this year group.
86% — 4 points below the Birmingham average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 7% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 41% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 220 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 137 |
| Of those, offered a place | 137 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 777 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 37th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 57.4% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 61st highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 74th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.7% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 69% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.4% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 24th highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 27.2% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Darul Uloom Islamic High School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Green Heath School 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Holy Trinity Catholic School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bordesley Green Girls' School and Sixth Form 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Victoria Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hamd House School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Jamia Islamia Birmingham 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement · 0% A*/A at A level
- Starbank School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Camp Hill Education 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025) · 5% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Small Heath Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
Small Heath Leadership Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 May 2022.
How did Small Heath Leadership Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Small Heath Leadership Academy?
91% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Small Heath Leadership Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Small Heath Leadership Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 137 families put Small Heath Leadership Academy as their first choice for 220 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 137 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144464.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.