SecondaryData as of May 2026

E-ACT Shenley Academy

Shenley Lane, Birmingham, B29 4HE

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

31.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

31.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

6.8%

Basics 9-5

15.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

31.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	37.7	46.4
2023/24	36.2	46.4
2024/25	31.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.38	0.00
2023/24	-0.70	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

20.1%

EBacc APS

2.68

EBacc 9-5

2.9%

EBacc 9-4

5.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Victoria School

1.16 km away · Community special school

Good

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1.16 km away · Special post 16 institution

King Edward VI Five Ways School

1.54 km away · Academy converter

Good

Bartley Green School

1.72 km away · Academy converter

Good

Bournville School

1.72 km away · Academy sponsor led

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About E-ACT Shenley Academy

E-ACT Shenley Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 100 responses), 74% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.4. The school has around 790 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Shenley Lane, Birmingham, B29 4HE | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for E-ACT Shenley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2021 — Good
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Feb 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Sept 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Oct 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about E-ACT Shenley Academy

What is E-ACT Shenley Academy's Ofsted rating?

E-ACT Shenley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What do parents say about E-ACT Shenley Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 100 responses): 74% of parents would recommend E-ACT Shenley Academy.

What are E-ACT Shenley Academy's latest exam results?

E-ACT Shenley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is E-ACT Shenley Academy located?

E-ACT Shenley Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B29 4HE).

How many pupils attend E-ACT Shenley Academy?

E-ACT Shenley Academy has around 790 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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