Ninestiles, an Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, 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 has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Ninestiles, an Academy currently has around 1488 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 56.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 39 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 46.8%. white british pupils make up about 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 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 12% who stay in school sixth forms and 68% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Hartfield Crescent, Birmingham, B27 7QG
Website: www.ninestiles.org.uk
Telephone: 01216281311
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Alex Hughes
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136406

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1500
Number of Pupils: 1488
Number of Boys: 816
Number of Girls: 672

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani46.80%696
White British14.20%212
Bangladeshi6.50%97
Indian6.40%95
Other (any other ethnic group)5.40%81
African4.30%64
Other Asian3.20%48
Other Mixed2.80%41
Other White2.70%40
White and Asian1.80%27
Caribbean1.70%26
Unclassified1.30%19
White and Black Caribbean1.10%17
Other Black0.70%11
Gypsy/Roma0.30%5
White and Black African0.30%5
Chinese0.30%4
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.01)
Of the 290 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 278 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.01
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.02
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
57%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
32%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
41%
Town average
41%
Local authority average
38%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
44.8
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
39.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.0
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yarnfield Primary School
Yarnfield Road , Tyseley B11 3PJ
3out of 4 812 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Yarnfield Primary School
Yarnfield Road , Tyseley B11 3PJ
- not rated 812 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Oaklands Primary School
Dolphin Lane , Acocks Green B27 7BT
- not rated 912 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Oaklands Primary School
Dolphin Lane , Acocks Green B27 7BT
3out of 4 912 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School
Lakey Lane , Hall Green B28 8RY
- not rated 963 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ninestiles, an Academy
Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ninestiles School
Hartfield Crescent , B27 7QG
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY
3out of 4 1,013 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY
- not rated 1,013 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hall Green School
Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA
- not rated 1,443 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ
3out of 4 3,008 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW
- not rated 748 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Honeybourne School
621 Fox Hollies Road , Hall Green B28 9DW
- not rated 1,013 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Aspire Ap School
Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ
- not rated 1,180 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Trident Alternative Provision Ltd
58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX
- not rated 1,820 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reynalds Cross School
Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER
3out of 4 1,878 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.