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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, Birmingham
Secondary
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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, B45 0EU

A Good-rated secondary school in Birmingham.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
414
Ages
11-16
FSM
66.7%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.3%
Basics 9-5
30.7%

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
8.0%
EBacc APS
3.34
EBacc 9-5
5.3%
EBacc 9-4
5.3%
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About King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 414 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: New Street, Birmingham, B45 0EU | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — Good
  2. May 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Balaam Wood School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

What is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy's latest exam results?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy located?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 0EU).
How many pupils attend King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy has around 414 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy with other schools?
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