E-ACT Shenley 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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pupils enjoy a welcoming and safe environment where staff actively support their wellbeing and personal development. The school offers a broad range of clubs and activities to develop talents and interests, and helps young people prepare for their futures through visits to colleges and universities. Behaviour expectations are clear and well-understood, reducing disruption in lessons.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral support and positive behaviour culture - pupils feel safe and trust staff
- Good personal development programme preparing pupils for adult life, including work experience and higher education visits
- Improved extra-curricular opportunities including sports, music, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and well-being ambassador roles
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching strategies across subjects means pupils do not learn the curriculum as effectively as they should
- Assessment does not accurately identify gaps in pupils' knowledge, so these gaps are not addressed before moving to new content
- Expectations for pupil engagement and work quality are sometimes too low and not consistently challenged
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong pastoral support helping pupils feel confident sharing concerns about bullying and mental health.
Extracurricular Activities
Craft clubs, music, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, netball tournaments, well-being ambassador roles, end of year reward trips
E-ACT Shenley Academy is a secondary school where pupils feel happy and safe, but the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent curriculum delivery and assessment practices across subjects.
At a Glance
59.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
100 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
27
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
746 pupils
965 capacity
219 spare places available
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(12)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
13.6432%
Overall absence
39.95187%
Persistent absence
831
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
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Green Meadow Primary School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Princethorpe Junior School
Princethorpe Infant School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Jervoise School
The Orchards Primary Academy
Bellfield Junior School
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