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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2024

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

Academic picture

77.1school · 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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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Birmingham grammars test through a shared consortium. Register with the consortium, usually by the early-summer deadline.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
77.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
78.4%
Basics 9-5
97.4%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

77.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2375.246.4
2023/2475.846.4
2024/2577.146.0

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
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.730.00
2023/24+0.750.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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
93.7%
EBacc APS
7.52
EBacc 9-5
78.5%
EBacc 9-4
87.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
44.36
A*-A Grades
54.2%
A*-B Grades
80.2%
AAB+ %
45.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 212 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Plantsbrook School
1.17 km away · Academy converter
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
1.72 km away · Academy converter
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Fairfax
1.85 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Royal Sutton School
2.02 km away · Academy sponsor led
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The Arthur Terry School
2.43 km away · Academy converter
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About Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 77.1. The school has around 1,413 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

What is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Bishop Vesey's Grammar School's latest exam results?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 77.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School located?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (B74 2NH).
How many pupils attend Bishop Vesey's Grammar School?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School has around 1,413 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bishop Vesey's Grammar School with other schools?
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