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Jewellery Quarter Academy
- Secondary
- Birmingham B1 3AA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are gaining steadily in knowledge and understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy their learning and behave well in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are enthusiastic, and know their subjects well.
Current Educational Practices: Staff have received appropriate training for developing pupils' reading skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Sometimes teachers do not extend the knowledge of the highest prior attaining pupils as well as they might.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders understand the importance of close working with parents and carers.
Communication: Friendly respect between staff and pupils helps lessons and social times to run smoothly.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents expressed positive views via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff work hard to resolve any disagreements and conflicts.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders show a clarity of purpose and have taken specific actions to improve education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon, and staff work hard to resolve any disagreements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe because they can easily report concerns, and staff are well trained in safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of activities including sports, music, drama and photography.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students take part in diverse activities and balance their academic responsibilities effectively.
Outdoor Facilities: Provision for creative subjects and PE combat the limitations of the school site.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice provided; very few pupils do not go on to appropriate education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND learn well because teachers adapt learning to meet their needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils at key stage 3 study all the subjects in the national curriculum with a recent focus on triple science and modern foreign languages.
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About Us
Jewellery Quarter Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 653 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The learning community at Jewellery Quarter Academy holds each student under its care to the highest standards and objectives.
The "CORE" ideals of cooperation, opportunity, respect, and excellence form the foundation of our Academy.
To increase our kids' chances for success in life, we work as a cohesive team.
In other words, the personnel at the Academy collaborates to continuously raise the standard of instruction that each student receives.
We work with outside experts that frequently assess our methods in order to provide kids with a top-notch education that will prepare them for the future.
For this reason, Jewellery Quarter Academy offers students the possibility to earn internationally renowned Duke of Edinburgh Awards and membership in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), both of which improve their lives.
Additionally, we provide after-school, on weekends, and during holidays extracurricular clubs that cater to a variety of preferences and interests. We have something for everyone, whether it be extra time for teachers to prepare for examinations, DJing and music creation, or a project-based theatre club (with Birmingham's Recre8now teams).
At Jewellery Quarter Academy, respect for one another, for the local and larger community, for British and global history, and for one another is fundamental to everything we do.
To make the area more aesthetically pleasing and clutter-free, we are actively collaborating with JQBID's "Clean Up" team.
Our students are a part of an extremely exciting initiative with English Heritage, who intend to restore and revitalise a number of nearby historical properties to their former splendour.
The Academy is honoured to be a pioneering institution for "Echo Eternal" in Holocaust remembrance, working with survivors and telling their memories via the visual and performing arts.
Regardless of how well or little we know someone, we always demand and show respect.
Regardless of earlier accomplishments, environmental factors, or educational needs, we aim for excellence for every kid.
We are fortunate to live in a vibrant, diversified town with a wide range of amenities and attractions that support the cultural development of our young people.
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The "CORE" ideals of cooperation, opportunity, respect, and excellence form the foundation of our Academy.
To increase our kids' chances for success in life, we work as a cohesive team.
In other words, the personnel at the Academy collaborates to continuously raise the standard of instruction that each student receives.
We work with outside experts that frequently assess our methods in order to provide kids with a top-notch education that will prepare them for the future.
For this reason, Jewellery Quarter Academy offers students the possibility to earn internationally renowned Duke of Edinburgh Awards and membership in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), both of which improve their lives.
Additionally, we provide after-school, on weekends, and during holidays extracurricular clubs that cater to a variety of preferences and interests. We have something for everyone, whether it be extra time for teachers to prepare for examinations, DJing and music creation, or a project-based theatre club (with Birmingham's Recre8now teams).
At Jewellery Quarter Academy, respect for one another, for the local and larger community, for British and global history, and for one another is fundamental to everything we do.
To make the area more aesthetically pleasing and clutter-free, we are actively collaborating with JQBID's "Clean Up" team.
Our students are a part of an extremely exciting initiative with English Heritage, who intend to restore and revitalise a number of nearby historical properties to their former splendour.
The Academy is honoured to be a pioneering institution for "Echo Eternal" in Holocaust remembrance, working with survivors and telling their memories via the visual and performing arts.
Regardless of how well or little we know someone, we always demand and show respect.
Regardless of earlier accomplishments, environmental factors, or educational needs, we aim for excellence for every kid.
We are fortunate to live in a vibrant, diversified town with a wide range of amenities and attractions that support the cultural development of our young people.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 8.3 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 0% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 15.20% |
| 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 | -0.73 | 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 | 32.4 | 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 | 23% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
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 | 14% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.76 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
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% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.12% | 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 39 | 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 | 35% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
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 | 8% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 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 | 93% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
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 | -0.49 | 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 | 37.7 | 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 | 24% | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 43.52% | 43.41% |
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 | 32% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.95 | 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 | - | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.59% | 2.75% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.81% | 42.62% |
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 | - | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 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 | - | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.66% | 43.07% |
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 | - | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18% | 16.26% |
| 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 | - | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Jewellery Quarter Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1