Queensbury School, based in Birmingham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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.

Queensbury School currently has around 348 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.4% boys and 27.6% girls. Around 57.9% 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 13.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 373 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.1%. unclassified pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by pakistani at 12.9%

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.

School Information

Address: Wood End Road, Birmingham, B24 8BL
Website: www.queensburysch.com
Telephone: 01213735731
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Christopher Wilson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146858

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 346
Number of Pupils: 348
Number of Boys: 252
Number of Girls: 96

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British37.10%129
Unclassified16.70%58
Pakistani12.90%45
African5.20%18
White and Black Caribbean5.20%18
Caribbean4.30%15
Bangladeshi4.00%14
Indian3.70%13
Other Mixed2.60%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%8
White and Asian1.70%6
Other Asian1.10%4
Chinese1.10%4
Other Black0.90%3
Other White0.60%2
Irish0.30%1
White and Black African0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.20)
Of the 37 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 34 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.20
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
-0.23
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
41%
Local authority average
31%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
6.5
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
32.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.5
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
2.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 1,047 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Osborne Nursery School
Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB
3out of 4 1,276 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 2,446 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Road , B8 3QF
3out of 4 2,951 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Washwood Heath Nursery School
201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY
4out of 4 3,031 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School
Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB
- not rated 588 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Erdington Hall Primary School
Ryland Road , Erdington B24 8JJ
3out of 4 617 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Erdington Hall Primary School
Ryland Road , Erdington B24 8JJ
- not rated 617 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB
3out of 4 740 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Spring Lane , Erdington B24 9BY
- not rated 760 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE
3out of 4 324 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kingsbury School and Sports College
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE
- not rated 324 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Jaffray School
Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB
- not rated 706 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stockland Green School
Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH
- not rated 1,770 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stockland Green School
Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH
3out of 4 1,770 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Josiah Mason College
Slade Road , B23 7JH
- not rated 1,772 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queensbury School
Wood End Road , Erdington B24 8BL
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensbury School
Wood End Road , B24 8BL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glenthorne Centre
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA
- not rated 492 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John Earlswood
18 Gravelly Hill North , Erdington B23 6BQ
- not rated 633 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's Children's Resource Centre
18 Gravelly Hill North , Erdington B23 6BQ
- not rated 633 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.