Located in Birmingham, Central Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Central Academy currently has around 516 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 38.8% 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.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 58% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1SJ |
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| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Bailey |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138200 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 516 |
| Number of Boys: | 272 |
| Number of Girls: | 244 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior and Infant School St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy Newhall Street , Ladywood B3 1SJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 580 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 256 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College 10 St Paul's Square , B3 1QU | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge School Church Lane , B20 2HL | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens' Hospital School Ladywood Middleway , B16 8ET | - not rated | 933 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.