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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Academy sponsor led · Birmingham · B45 0EU

Ages 11–16 · 423 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

35.8

Overall absence

10.9%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-01-31

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 8-0.48
−20+2
Attainment 835.8
English & maths grade 5+22%
English & maths grade 4+43%
EBacc entry18%

EBacc APS: 2.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.4%
Unauthorised4.0%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
441

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

83

Places offered

88

1st-preference offers

77

Total preferences (any rank)
307
Preferred offers (top 3)
88
Applications from outside LA
8
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill77%

423 pupils · 546 places

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 type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Academy trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Sponsor
King Edward VI Foundation
Headteacher
Mr Damian McGarvey

Location

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

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    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att840.6
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence11.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • Waseley Hills High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    • Att844.2
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence11.0%

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    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.5
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    • EM5+49%
    • Absence10.2%

    2.0 miles away

  • King Edward VI Five Ways School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att877.1
    • P80.7
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.2%

    2.1 miles away

  • Bartley Green School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.2
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    • EM5+32%
    • Absence10.7%

    2.4 miles away

  • E-ACT Shenley Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B29 4HE · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.2
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence10.5%

    2.5 miles away

  • St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.2
    • P80.6
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence7.4%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Damian McGarvey
Telephone
01214649901
Website
bwa.kevibham.org

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