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The Edge Academy

Free schools alternative provision · Birmingham · B31 2LQ

Ages 11–16 · 0 pupils · Birmingham

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Expected standard

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill0%

0 pupils · 72 places

Pupils on roll
0
Boys / girls
0 / 0
School capacity
72
Capacity fill
0 / 72 (0%)
Free school meals
0%
FSM pupils
0
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools alternative provision

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE EDGE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE EDGE ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Adam Smith

Location

Address
946, Bristol Road South, Northfield
Postcode
B31 2LQ
Town
Birmingham
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 free schools alternative provision, Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 0 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 0%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B31
22
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 B31

  • St Brigid's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B31 5AB · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM32.5%
    • Demand0.94

    0.2 miles away

  • Bellfield Infant School (NC)

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B31 1PT · Birmingham

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM48.7%
    • Demand0.89

    0.4 miles away

  • Bellfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B31 1PT · Birmingham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM56.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Victoria School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community special school

    Birmingham · B31 1LD · Birmingham

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence16.8%
    • FSM61.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Victoria College

    Special post 16 institution

    Birmingham · B31 1LD · Birmingham

    Ages 19–25

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Adam Smith
Telephone
01215335858
Website
www.theedgeacademy.co.uk

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