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Lordswood Boys' School

Hagley Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8BJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

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

Academic picture

43.2school · 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

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
45.4%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

43.2

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.846.4
2023/2442.746.4
2024/2543.246.0

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+0.380.00
2023/24+0.190.00
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
34.0%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
8.2%
EBacc 9-4
15.5%
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Nearby secondary schools

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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
0.31 km away · Academy converter
Good
George Dixon Academy
0.75 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Queen Alexandra College
1.31 km away · Special post 16 institution
Shireland Collegiate Academy
1.35 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding
Baskerville School
1.58 km away · Foundation special school
Good

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About Lordswood Boys' School

Lordswood Boys' School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. The school has around 654 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hagley Road, Birmingham, B17 8BJ | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lordswood Boys' School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Lordswood Boys' School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lordswood Boys' School

What is Lordswood Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
Lordswood Boys' School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Lordswood Boys' School's latest exam results?
Lordswood Boys' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Lordswood Boys' School located?
Lordswood Boys' School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B17 8BJ).
How many pupils attend Lordswood Boys' School?
Lordswood Boys' School has around 654 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lordswood Boys' School with other schools?
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