Balaam Wood School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Balaam Wood School currently has around 354 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 48.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 75% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | New Street, Birmingham, B45 0EU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Damian McGarvey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103529 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 546 |
| Number of Pupils: | 354 |
| Number of Boys: | 192 |
| Number of Girls: | 162 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School New Street , Rubery B45 0EU | 3out of 4 | 58 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaside Academy Tresco Close , Frankley B45 0HY | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaside Junior School Tresco Close , Frankley B45 0HY | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Infant and Nursery School Thornthwaite Close , Rubery B45 0DS | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Wareham Road , Frankley B45 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery, Gannow Middle School Gunner Lane , Rubery B45 9EY | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaam Wood School New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 2out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School and Sixth Form Centre School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Pupil Referral Unit The Bungalow , Gunner Lane B45 9EY | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.