Timberley Academy vs SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Timberley Academy
Birmingham
SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
SHARD END
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
3–11
11–17
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Birmingham
Birmingham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
559
18
Capacity
420
24
Occupancy
133%
75%
FSM %
64.1%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
Jun 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
0.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
0%
KS2 Reading
81%
-
KS2 Maths
68%
-
KS2 Writing
66%
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