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City Academy

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City Academy

23 Langley Walk, Birmingham, B15 2EF

Free schools
Pupils
615
Ages
11-16
FSM
58.1%
Attainment 8
36.3
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.5%
Basics 9-5
22.7%

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
30.0%
EBacc APS
3.24
EBacc 9-5
8.0%
EBacc 9-4
13.3%
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About City Academy

City Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.3. The school has around 615 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 23 Langley Walk, Birmingham, B15 2EF | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about City Academy

What is City Academy's Ofsted rating?
City Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are City Academy's latest exam results?
City Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is City Academy located?
City Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B15 2EF).
How many pupils attend City Academy?
City Academy has around 615 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare City Academy with other schools?
View City 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.