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Fortis Academy

Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NU

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

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

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

37.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.346.4
2023/2439.746.4
2024/2537.946.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.720.00
2023/24-0.320.00
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
12.6%
EBacc APS
3.14
EBacc 9-5
4.7%
EBacc 9-4
7.2%
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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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 91 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Outstanding
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0.7 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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0.98 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Aspire AP School 2
1.22 km away · Other independent school
Barr Beacon School
2.02 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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