Washwood Heath Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Birmingham, B8 2AS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 36% in England
53 of 84 in Birmingham
Pupils
1,668
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 43.4 | 42.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 41% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 35% | 39% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 | 0.19 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saltley Academy · 0.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- Hodge Hill College · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 48% in England
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East · 0.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 9% in England
- Hodge Hill Girls' School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
- Rockwood Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 15% in England
- Waverley Studio College · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 1% in England
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The neighbourhood
Washwood Heath Academy is in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road (typical home £197,500, crime high).
What is Washwood Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Washwood Heath Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Washwood Heath Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Washwood Heath Academy is in the bottom 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.