FavSchools
Map

Fortis Academy

Secondary

Fortis Academy

Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NU

Academy converter
Pupils
1,294
Ages
11-18
FSM
51.2%
Attainment 8
37.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.2%
Basics 9-5
27.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
12.6%
EBacc APS
3.14
EBacc 9-5
4.7%
EBacc 9-4
7.2%
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
30.63
A*-A Grades
11.9%
A*-B Grades
35.8%
AAB+ %
5.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 91 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Fortis Academy

Fortis Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. The school has around 1,294 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B44 8NU | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Great Barr School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fortis Academy

What is Fortis Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fortis Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Fortis Academy's latest exam results?
Fortis Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fortis Academy located?
Fortis Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B44 8NU).
How many pupils attend Fortis Academy?
Fortis Academy has around 1,294 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fortis Academy with other schools?
View Fortis Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.