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Calthorpe Academy

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Calthorpe Academy

Darwin Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0TP

Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2017

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

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0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/240.646.4
2024/25Not available46.0

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
2023/24-1.530.00
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.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

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Camp Hill Education
0.35 km away · Other independent school
Heritage Academy
0.44 km away · Other independent school
Ark St Alban's Academy
0.47 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
0.61 km away · Further education
R.Y.A.N Education Academy
0.71 km away · Other independent special school

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About Calthorpe Academy

Calthorpe Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 430 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Darwin Street, Birmingham, B12 0TP | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Calthorpe Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Calthorpe Academy

What is Calthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Calthorpe Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Calthorpe Academy's latest exam results?
Calthorpe Academy: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Calthorpe Academy located?
Calthorpe Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B12 0TP).
How many pupils attend Calthorpe Academy?
Calthorpe Academy has around 430 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Calthorpe Academy with other schools?
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