The Edge Academy is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
The Edge Academy currently has around 3 pupils on roll, which is about 4% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.7% boys and 33.3% girls. Around 66.7% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white and black caribbean background (66.7%). white and asian pupils make up about 33.3%
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: | 946, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2LQ |
| Website: | www.theedgeacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01215335858 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adam Smith |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142071 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/06/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 72 |
| Number of Pupils: | 3 |
| Number of Boys: | 2 |
| Number of Girls: | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 66.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 33.30% | 1 |
| White British | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | - not rated | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Frankley Beeches Road , Northfield B31 5AB | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Girls' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.