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OpenSecondaryURN 147440

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Academy sponsor led · Birmingham · B45 0EU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

423

Local authority

Birmingham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 423 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 66.7%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B45
16
Secondary in B45
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.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B45

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147440

Location

Address
New Street, Frankley
Postcode
B45 0EU
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
423
Boys / girls
232 / 191
School capacity
546
Capacity fill
423 / 546 (77%)
Free school meals
66.7%
FSM pupils
282
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Academy trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM

Contact

Telephone
01214649901
Website
bwa.kevibham.org

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