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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)
Council: Birmingham

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B27 7XY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre is a Catholic secondary school in Acocks Green, Birmingham, England.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Arena Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B42 2PY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Arena Academy is a school of opportunity, where students develop, succeed and thrive. In our Arena of dreams, we work as a team to open the doors to our students’ future aspiration and success.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

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Ark Boulton Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B11 2QG

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Due to severe allergies within our internal community, Ark Boulton Academy aims to be a nut and sesame-free school.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ark St Alban's Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B12 0YH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“From their very first day at Ark St Alban’s Academy, our pupils make rapid progress through our academic curriculum. Our curriculum and our Character Programme combine to provide pupils with the knowledge, qualifications and experiences that they need to thrive.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Aston Manor Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B6 4PZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our ultimate aim is to help students grow into deeply considerate, responsible, compassionate and community-aware young people, well-equipped to succeed in further education and able to gain, and thrive in, employment of their choice.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Aston University Engineering Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B7 4AG

SecondarySince 2012Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bartley Green School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B32 3QJ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Bartley Green School we encourage every student to aim high and believe in their potential. Aspiration means setting ambitious goals, working hard to achieve them, and believing that success is possible regardless of background.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B4 7QD

“There is a unique ethos at BOA – a truly caring and supportive culture – that inspires all students to achieve their very best, both in their academic subjects and in their chosen arts pathway.”

SecondarySince 2011Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bishop Challoner Catholic College

Birmingham, Birmingham - B14 7EG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a highly successful school founded upon Christian principles. As a Catholic School we are committed to Gospel Values and this is reflected in our strong sense of community and out reach.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - B74 2NH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - B76 1QT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

BOA Digital Technologies Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B7 4EU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At BOA Digital Technologies Academy, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive and high-quality learning environment for all students. Here you’ll find key information about our governance structure, statutory policies, and latest Ofsted reports.”

SecondaryNew schoolOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Birmingham, Birmingham - B9 4TR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Bordesley Green Girls' School and Sixth Form is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Broadway Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B20 3DP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B44 9SR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was founded by, and is part of, the Catholic Church. Our ethos is made explicit to our pupils, staff, parents and community through our commitment to the Wiseman Virtues.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B14 4HN

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Christ Church, our pastoral system has one main aim: to make sure your child is known, cared for and able to do their best every day. We believe children learn well when they feel safe, supported and part of a strong community, so pastoral care is at the centre of school life.”

SecondarySince 2021Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

City Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B15 2EF

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“City Academy is a team that is ambitious in its aspirations for all students. We work within our community to ensure we break down and remove all barriers to success. We consider all our students our ‘City Lights’, as they will illuminate all our futures.”

SecondarySince 2020Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Cockshut Hill School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B26 2HX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Cockshut Hill is a safe, vibrant, and caring environment where every learner is encouraged to reach their full potential. We value our strong partnerships with families and the wider community, recognising their vital role in supporting our learners to achieve excellence.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Colmers School and Sixth Form College

Birmingham, Birmingham - B45 9NY

“Achieving Excellence, Belonging Together and Challenging Mindsets are our school values and underpin everything that we do at Colmers. We value the talents, potential and unique qualities of every Colmers student and are ambitious to make sure that every single student aims for excellence.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B30 1UL

“Together we learn – This value teaches us the power of collective learning. It means that we work collaboratively to create an environment where we can all thrive as part of the Dame Elizabeth community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good