Jewellery Quarter Academy, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made strong progress on getting pupils into school regularly - attendance is now at national average levels. Behaviour expectations are clearer and staff are handling issues more fairly and consistently. The leadership team has been rebuilt with experienced teachers and subject specialists who are focused on raising expectations and supporting all pupils to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Attendance levels have improved significantly and are now close to national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Behaviour culture is improving with clearer expectations and consistent staff training, resulting in pupils being more polite and respectful
- Leadership team has been strengthened with new subject experts and experienced staff who understand and apply improvement systems consistently
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design and delivery in many subjects remains at early stages and hasn't yet improved pupil achievement
- Teachers need better assessment strategies to identify gaps in pupils' previous learning, particularly in writing
- Staff need more expertise to adapt teaching for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND so they can access learning effectively
- Parent engagement and understanding of school improvement actions needs to be stronger
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with appropriate systems and procedures in place.
Jewellery Quarter Academy is making progress in its improvement journey following a 'requires significant improvement' rating, with leaders taking effective action on attendance and behaviour, though work remains to address curriculum and teaching gaps.
At a Glance
59.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
20
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
556 pupils
660 capacity
104 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)
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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
8.76831%
Overall absence
27.5321%
Persistent absence
701
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
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Nelson Primary School
Brookfields Primary School
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Barford Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School
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