Located in Birmingham, Small Heath Leadership Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Small Heath Leadership Academy currently has around 1188 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.6% boys and 42.4% girls. Around 52.8% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 1 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 41.2%. african pupils make up about 23.7% , followed by bangladeshi at 11.8%
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.
| Address: | Muntz Street, Birmingham, B10 9RX |
| Website: | https://smallheathleadershipacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01214647997 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Yasmin Manzoor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 144464 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1188 |
| Number of Boys: | 684 |
| Number of Girls: | 504 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 41.20% | 489 |
| African | 23.70% | 282 |
| Bangladeshi | 11.80% | 140 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.20% | 98 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 50 |
| Unclassified | 4.00% | 48 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 39 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 19 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| White British | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Primary (NC) School Somerville Road , Small Heath B10 9EN | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndcliffe Junior Community School Little Green Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5BG | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndcliffe Primary School Little Green Lane , B9 5BG | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndcliffe Primary School Little Green Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5BG | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndcliffe Infant School Little Green Lane , B9 5BG | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath School Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden School of Accountancy 25 Whitmore Road , Small Heath B10 0NR | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School (BIETTEC) 43-55 Whitmore Road , Small Heath B10 0NR | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.