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Saltley Academy

Academy sponsor led · Birmingham · B9 5RX

Ages 11–16 · 1,356 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

42.4

Overall absence

10.0%

Admissions demand

0.64 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-28

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.07
−20+2
Attainment 842.4
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+56%
EBacc entry65%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.3%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,433

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

0.64 · Often has places

1st preferences

161

Places offered

270

1st-preference offers

151

Total preferences (any rank)
1,297
Preferred offers (top 3)
270
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
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 fill100%

1,356 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,356
Boys / girls
793 / 563
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,356 / 1,350 (100%)
Free school meals
57.4%
FSM pupils
779
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

Governance
Academy trust: WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Washwood Heath Academy
Headteacher
Mr Paul Marano

Location

Address
Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green
Postcode
B9 5RX
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
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
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
49 on roll / 40 capacity

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, 1,356 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 57.4%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B9
9
Secondary in B9
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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    Studio schools · Secondary

    Birmingham · B9 5SX · Birmingham

    Ages 14–19

    • Att826.4
    • P8-1.4
    • EM5+15%
    • Absence17.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • Rockwood Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B8 3HG · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.6
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence13.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Hodge Hill College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Birmingham · B36 8HB · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.5
    • P80.2
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence7.7%

    1.3 miles away

  • Small Heath Leadership Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B10 9RX · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.4
    • P80.4
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence6.5%

    1.4 miles away

  • Hodge Hill Girls' School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Birmingham · B36 8EY · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.9
    • P80.3
    • EM5+57%
    • Absence9.3%

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Marano
Telephone
01215666555
Website
www.saltley.academy

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