Located in Birmingham, Harborne Academy is a secondary school, 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.

Harborne Academy currently has around 606 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.5% boys and 36.5% girls. Around 54.3% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 17.7%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 14.5% , followed by white british at 14.2%

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 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 15% who stay in school sixth forms and 58% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Harborne Road, Birmingham, B15 3JL
Website: http://www.harborneacademy.co.uk/
Telephone: 01214642737
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Ross
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136213

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 606
Number of Boys: 385
Number of Girls: 221

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African17.70%107
Other (any other ethnic group)14.50%88
White British14.20%86
Other Mixed12.20%74
Pakistani7.10%43
Caribbean6.90%42
Other White6.80%41
Indian5.40%33
White and Black Caribbean4.80%29
Unclassified3.50%21
White and Asian1.50%9
Other Asian1.30%8
Chinese1.30%8
White and Black African1.00%6
Bangladeshi0.80%5
Other Black0.80%5
Irish0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.18)
Of the 122 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 102 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.18
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
37%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
42%
Town average
41%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
44.8
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
43.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
91%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 2,147 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
- not rated 2,158 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 2,507 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Bellevue , B5 7LX
4out of 4 2,884 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Jakeman Nursery School
Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX
4out of 4 3,261 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chad Vale Primary School
Nursery Road , Edgbaston B15 3JU
3out of 4 606 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harborne Junior School
Station Road , B17 9LU
- not rated 1,140 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harborne Infant School
Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU
- not rated 1,140 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harborne Primary School
Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU
- not rated 1,140 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN
3out of 4 1,253 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harborne Hill School
Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harborne Academy
Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Paul's School for Girls
Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL
4out of 4 1,676 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB
3out of 4 2,104 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Lordswood Girls' School and The Sixth Form Centre, Harborne A Specialist Media Arts College
Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB
- not rated 2,104 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Philip's RC Sixth Form College
Hagley Road , B16 8UF
- not rated 1,391 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ
- not rated 2,805 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR
- not rated 227 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Edgbaston High School Prep Department
Westbourne Road , B15 3TS
- not rated 930 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS
- not rated 930 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Norfolk House School
4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS
- not rated 1,127 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hallfield School
48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ
- not rated 1,188 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.