Aston Manor Academy, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Aston Manor Academy creates a caring environment where pupils feel genuinely supported and know staff want the best for them. Teachers are knowledgeable in their subjects and explain things clearly so pupils build knowledge step-by-step. The school is particularly strong in preparing young people for their futures through excellent careers advice and real-world experiences like work placements and university visits.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional community atmosphere with strong staff-pupil relationships and high-quality pastoral care
- Highly effective behaviour management system creating a positive and peaceful school environment
- Ambitious and broad curriculum with good subject knowledge from teachers and effective misconception checking
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those with weaker reading skills who catch up quickly
- Outstanding careers education with work experience, university visits, and strong preparation for next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always have full understanding of school strategies to improve classroom practice, affecting consistency
- Need to ensure strategic priorities for developing teaching expertise are clearly communicated and consistently implemented
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Range of clubs at lunchtime and after school, sixth form sports academy (football and basketball), work experience opportunities, university and college visits
Aston Manor Academy has successfully maintained its outstanding standards since the previous inspection in 2017. The school has an exceptional sense of community with strong relationships between staff and pupils, high expectations for all learners, and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
75.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
48
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
990 pupils
950 capacity
40 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.05431%
Overall absence
25%
Persistent absence
772
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Aston Manor Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Aston Tower Community Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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