E-ACT North Birmingham Academy, Birmingham

Secondary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 1119

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.3km)Possible (~1.8km)Unlikely (~2.4km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr David Karim
Pupils:1,167 / 1,150 capacity
LA:Birmingham
Phone:01213731647
Address:395 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HF
Trust:E-ACT
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:4 January 2010

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Strong Standard
Behaviour
Exceptional
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Sixth Form
Expected Standard
Inspected 3 February 2026View full report
URN:136032
UKPRN:10029209
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Birmingham Erdington
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school excels at creating a positive, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and belongs. Staff work tirelessly to identify and support pupils' needs quickly, meaning vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils receive targeted help to thrive. Teaching is consistently effective with clear explanations and strong subject knowledge, helping pupils achieve well from their starting points.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional attendance rates (well above national average) with very low suspensions and consistently calm, orderly behaviour
  • Staff know pupils extremely well and provide swift, effective support when problems arise
  • High-quality inclusive practice that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils thrive, with disadvantaged pupils' attainment significantly above national average
  • Strong, consistent teaching with effective use of assessment to help pupils catch up and keep up
  • Comprehensive professional development programme for staff who feel valued and supported

Areas for Improvement

  • Achievement in a few subjects remains more variable compared to others
  • Post-16 provision still developing after recent curriculum changes, though current students now achieving well

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, resulting in pupils feeling safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Charity days, culture days, work experience, pupil-led clubs, bands, musical instruments, board game tournaments, visits to employers and local education providers, community planning opportunities

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is a warm and welcoming school that has improved considerably over the past 3 years, creating a positive culture where pupils enjoy coming to school and achieve well. The school demonstrates exceptional standards in attendance and behaviour, with pupils feeling safe and supported.

At a Glance

60.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

26.1

Avg class size

36

Total classes

9 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

101%

Over capacity

1,167 pupils

1,150 capacity

17 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham

Low pressure
New homes approved:19,703
Projected new pupils:3,547

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham

Admissions Demand - Birmingham

Low demand0.99x oversubscription

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(8)

3 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Sixth Form
3 October 2023
6 March 2018
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.4879%

Overall absence

8.74317%

Persistent absence

1,098

Enrolments

Authorised1.96158%
Unauthorised1.52633%
Persistent (10%+)8.74317%
Severe (50%+)2.00364%

Absence trend

7.60252%
18/19
7.01536%
20/21
12.10477%
21/22
10.03482%
22/23
5.09854%
23/24
3.4879%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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