Located in Birmingham, Queensbridge School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school 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.

Queensbridge School currently has around 900 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.1% boys and 41.9% girls. Around 27.2% 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 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.8%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.3%. pakistani pupils make up about 17.9% , followed by other white at 10.9%

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 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 11% who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Queensbridge Road, Birmingham, B13 8QB
Website: http://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01214645566
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Susan Taylor
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 103497

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 860
Number of Pupils: 900
Number of Boys: 523
Number of Girls: 377

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 28.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British34.30%309
Pakistani17.90%161
Other White10.90%98
Other Mixed9.20%83
Other (any other ethnic group)5.90%53
Other Asian4.30%39
Indian3.90%35
White and Black Caribbean2.70%24
White and Asian2.60%23
Chinese1.90%17
African1.90%17
Bangladeshi1.80%16
Caribbean1.10%10
Other Black0.60%5
White and Black African0.40%4
Irish0.30%3
Unclassified0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.54)
Of the 176 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 170 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.54
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.30
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
14%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
50%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
53%
Town average
41%
Local authority average
53%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
53.2
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
50.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.5
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
4.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jakeman Nursery School
Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX
4out of 4 1,963 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
- not rated 2,850 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Bellevue , B5 7LX
4out of 4 2,992 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 3,019 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
- not rated 3,022 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King David Primary School
Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY
2out of 4 401 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Heath Primary School
Valentine Road , Kings Heath B14 7AJ
3out of 4 466 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Heath Junior School
Valentine Road , B14 7AJ
- not rated 552 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kings Heath Infant and Nursery School
Poplar Road , B14 7AA
- not rated 593 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Moseley Church of England Primary School
Oxford Road , Moseley B13 9EH
- not rated 709 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queensbridge School
Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB
3out of 4 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG
3out of 4 1,016 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
4out of 4 1,382 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
4out of 4 1,382 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
- not rated 1,382 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 2,613 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charles Burns School
Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School
Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB
- not rated 0 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Fox Hollies School
Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB
3out of 4 39 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reach School
High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB
3out of 4 398 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Uffculme School
Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG
3out of 4 500 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.