Harborne AcademyHarborne Road , Birmingham

Harborne Academy, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, 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 .