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Saltley Academy

Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5RX

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

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2018

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

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39.4school · 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
39.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.3%
Basics 9-5
28.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

39.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.546.4
2023/2442.446.4
2024/2539.446.0

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
2022/23-0.190.00
2023/24-0.070.00
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
54.6%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
11.1%
EBacc 9-4
19.5%
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About Saltley Academy

Saltley Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. The school has around 1,380 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Belchers Lane, Birmingham, B9 5RX | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Saltley Academy

What is Saltley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Saltley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Saltley Academy's latest exam results?
Saltley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Saltley Academy located?
Saltley Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B9 5RX).
How many pupils attend Saltley Academy?
Saltley Academy has around 1,380 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saltley Academy with other schools?
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