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Calthorpe Academy

Academy special converter · Birmingham · B12 0TP

Ages 2–19 · 461 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

0.6

Overall absence

14.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-11-16

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.53
−20+2
Attainment 80.6
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.0

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)42.2%
Unauthorised3.6%
Authorised absence
11.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.4%
Enrolments in measure
313

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

461 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
461
Boys / girls
328 / 133
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
461 / 450 (102%)
Free school meals
68.4%
FSM pupils
238
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Thrive Education Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Mounir Meghalsi

Location

Address
Darwin Street, Highgate
Postcode
B12 0TP
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 461 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 68.4%. SEN provision includes: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B12
19
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B12

  • Camp Hill Education

    Other independent school

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att820.4
    • EM5+11%

    0.2 miles away

  • St Anne's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Birmingham · B12 0ER · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM67.7%
    • Demand0.88

    0.3 miles away

  • Heritage Academy

    Other independent school

    B12 0DX · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att878.4
    • EM5+100%

    0.3 miles away

  • Ark St Alban's Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B12 0YH · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.4
    • P80.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence6.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • Chandos Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B12 0YN · Birmingham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM62.0%
    • Demand0.88

    0.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mounir Meghalsi
Telephone
01217734637
Website
http://www.calthorpe.thrive.ac

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