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Heartlands Academy
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- Birmingham B7 4QR
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress; better than most schools.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students display excellent attitudes to learning and impeccable behavior.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and plan dynamic lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Advanced Skills Teachers contribute to maintaining high standards.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is frequently outstanding but occasionally lacks challenge for the most able.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents attend consultation evenings and other events.
Communication: Excellent communication with regular updates on progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are wholeheartedly positive about the academy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure students feel safe and conflicts are managed effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on maintaining high standards and improving outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and instances of bullying are rare and quickly resolved.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Exceptional efforts to maintain a secure environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including sports, drama, and debates.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Library open until 7pm for homework and study support.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities are clean and respected by students.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent careers advice, all students move on to further education or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students are well-prepared with most moving on to university.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced range of subjects through key stages, including academic and vocational courses.
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Heartlands Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 838 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Heartlands family will unwaveringly commit to fostering an open and honest culture where mutual respect encourages reflective, inspirational and aspirational people to thrive. The Heartlands Academy family as a whole will: Establish a secure, encouraging, and demanding learning atmosphere where everyone is encouraged, heard, and trusted to engage in debate and take calculated risks. Be eager to learn new things throughout your entire life. Be self-assured people who recognise and enjoy their own and others' successes. Build and integrate job-related abilities, develop ethical leadership strategies, and work cooperatively with others as team members. Encourage learners to explore, create, and innovate while maintaining a sense of fun and fascination. Improve everyone's prospects of living a better life by working together with the Nechells community. Be dedicated to advancing the core British principles of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for others. Make that there is no discrimination on the basis of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or race, religion or belief. Accept a flourishing, multifaceted academy where all of our students have the ability to make their own decisions. We hope to ensure the personal growth of each of our students by fostering these ideals.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 19.3 | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 98% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 16.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 32.4% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 44.78% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 31.26% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.95% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.33% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.95 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.74% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.47% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 35.32% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 31.23% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 11.82% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.33% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.04% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 35.23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 46.55% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 29.88% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.33% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 18.87% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 92.13% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 90.08% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 35.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 32.87% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 11.98% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.11% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.79% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.18% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 22 | 29.92% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 14 | 43.65% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 30.69% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 13.27% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 5 | 19.38% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.05% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.81% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 34.05% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 35.08% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 9.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.35% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.57% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 11 | 28.57% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 9 | 42.02% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 29.02% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 7 | 12.35% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 13 | 17.72% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.96% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.7% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 26.92% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 34.27% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.89% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.97% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.88% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 30.11% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 43.91% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 30.22% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 16.22% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 18.13% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.71% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.03% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 27.76% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 33.41% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.35% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.5% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.47% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.60 1 | 26.91 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.15 | 25.89 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.66% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 58 | 211 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 67.85% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.94% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 13.02% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.96% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.90 1 | 26.07 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.00 2 | 25.6 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.96% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.28% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.49% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.45% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 5.13% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.83 | 22.83 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.47 | 23.38 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.0% | 9.51% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 24.4% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.23% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 11.33% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.51% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heartlands Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
