E-ACT Shenley Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
E-ACT Shenley Academy currently has around 790 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.2% boys and 42.8% girls. Around 57.7% 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 10.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 83% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 15% who stay in school sixth forms and 60% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Shenley Lane, Birmingham, B29 4HE |
| Website: | https://shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214645191 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Rashel Rahman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135911 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 965 |
| Number of Pupils: | 790 |
| Number of Boys: | 452 |
| Number of Girls: | 338 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.50% | 494 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.60% | 60 |
| African | 6.20% | 49 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 40 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 33 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 19 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 14 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 13 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School Farwood Road , Northfield B31 1BS | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princethorpe Infant School Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB | - not rated | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princethorpe Junior School Princethorpe Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QB | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Court Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.