Broadway Academy, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Broadway Academy currently has around 1271 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.3% boys and 53.7% girls. Around 57.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 33.4%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 27.6% , followed by african at 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 42% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Broadway, Birmingham, B20 3DP |
| Website: | http://www.broadway-academy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01215664334 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ronald Skelton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139841 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1271 |
| Number of Boys: | 588 |
| Number of Girls: | 683 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.7% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 33.40% | 425 |
| Bangladeshi | 27.60% | 351 |
| African | 10.90% | 139 |
| Indian | 5.70% | 73 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.20% | 53 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 46 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 43 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 41 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 29 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 14 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| White British | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Primary School Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Community School Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 936 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.