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Fortis Academy

Academy converter · Birmingham · B44 8NU

Ages 11–18 · 1,210 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

39.7

Overall absence

11.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-10-24

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.32
−20+2
Attainment 839.7
English & maths grade 5+29%
English & maths grade 4+47%
EBacc entry12%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.1%
Unauthorised7.0%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,326

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 fill57%

1,210 pupils · 2,124 places

Pupils on roll
1,210
Boys / girls
588 / 622
School capacity
2,124
Capacity fill
1,210 / 2,124 (57%)
Free school meals
54.6%
FSM pupils
568
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
The Shaw Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Clark

Location

Address
Aldridge Road, Great Barr
Postcode
B44 8NU
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Perry Barr
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 1,210 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 54.6%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B44
16
Secondary in B44
3
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

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

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    • P81.6
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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Joseph Clark
Telephone
01213666611
Website
http://fortisacademy.org.uk/

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