Imedia School, Erdington
Imedia School is an independent school for pupils aged 14 to 16 in Erdington. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Imedia School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Imedia School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Imedia School are Highclare School (0.3 miles); Oscott Academy (1.3 miles, Outstanding); The Wisdom Academy (2.1 miles, Requires improvement); and The Pioneers Academy (2.1 miles, Good).
Highclare SchoolOscott AcademyThe Wisdom AcademyThe Pioneers Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Erdington Rail Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Machin Road (before), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Imedia School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 676 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school specialises in getting pupils back on track after difficulties in mainstream education. It combines excellent behaviour support with strong teaching in core subjects, helping pupils gain qualifications and prepare for their futures. The caring staff and calm environment help pupils feel successful and valued, dramatically improving their attendance and attitudes to learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional approach to behaviour management that is firm, fair and highly effective at turning pupils' attitudes around - pupils show outstanding respect and engagement
- Strong focus on core subjects (English, maths and science) with precise tracking of progress and targeted support to help pupils catch up on lost learning
- Excellent leadership and high expectations that give pupils new hope and direction, boosting their self-esteem and aspirations
- Calm, safe classroom environment where teaching is clear and pitched at exactly the right level for pupils' needs
- Dedicated staff who build respectful, caring relationships and act as positive role models
Areas for Improvement
- Physical and creative education curriculums are not as well developed as core subjects, limiting pupils' experiences in these areas
- Range of enrichment activities and clubs beyond the taught curriculum is quite narrow and could be expanded to broaden pupils' interests
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear policies, well-supervised pupils, and staff who understand their safeguarding duties and how to report concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Leisure centre visits, art gallery visits, justice museum visits, art and design qualification
Imedia School is a small independent school in Birmingham for Years 10 and 11 pupils at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. The school is rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Imedia School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 117
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 19
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 117 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 94 slight.
19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
25%
Available places
10 pupils
40 places
30 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Erdington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Erdington
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
10
Total Pupils
6
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Imedia School
What are GCSE results like at Imedia School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Imedia School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Imedia School's Ofsted rating?
Imedia School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Imedia School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Imedia School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Imedia School?
Imedia School has around 10 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Imedia School?
Imedia School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Imedia School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 117 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 94 slight. 19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Imedia School?
Imedia School is at 85 Summer Road, Erdington, Erdington, B23 6UT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)