SchoolScoresThe Edge Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE EDGE ACADEMY TRUST
946, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2LQ
0121 533 5858 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 17 March 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 100.0% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 100.0% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 0.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language | 0.0% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Pupils per teacher | 6.1 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 3.4 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 15.4% | 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 school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Turves Green Boys' School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bournville School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-ACT Shenley Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- New Ways School 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention
- Colmers School and Sixth Form College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kings Norton Girls' School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Edge Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Edge Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142071.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.