Swanshurst School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls 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.
Swanshurst School currently has around 1920 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 42.8% 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.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 47.9%. white british pupils make up about 13% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brook Lane, Birmingham, B13 0TW |
| Website: | www.swanshurst.org |
| Telephone: | 01214642400 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mike Dunn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151403 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1943 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1920 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1920 |
| Pakistani | 47.90% | 920 |
| White British | 13.00% | 249 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.90% | 210 |
| White and Asian | 4.50% | 86 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.90% | 75 |
| African | 3.60% | 70 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 63 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 54 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 47 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 32 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 27 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 24 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 21 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Junior School Bagnell Road , B13 0SJ | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Infant School Bagnell Road , B13 0SJ | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billesley Junior School Trittiford Road , Billesley B13 0ES | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billesley Infant School Trittiford Road , Billesley B13 0ES | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Heath Secondary School Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmgreen School 94 Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9PX | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.