Is Small Heath Leadership Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 May 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 27th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Small Heath Leadership Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Small Heath Leadership Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.6 (England: 46.2). 54.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Small Heath Leadership Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Small Heath Leadership Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Small Heath Leadership Academy

Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9RX

Local ranking27th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 11 May 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 54.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 68.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 221

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 84.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1188
Boys: 659 (58%)
Girls: 472 (42%)
Capacity: 1200 (94% full)
SEND: 13.0%
FSM Eligible: 57.4%
EAL: 51.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 12.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 58.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,532/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 42.9%
Black African: 24.7%
Asian Bangladeshi: 12.3%
Other: 8.6%
Mixed Other: 4.4%
Asian Other: 3.4%
Asian Indian: 1.7%
White Other: 1.0%

42.9%

Asian Pakistani

24.7%

Black African

12.3%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01214647997

info@smallheath.staracademies.org

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Muntz Street

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 144464
UKPRN: 10063712
Establishment No.: 4025
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES

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