Myles Academy, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Myles Academy transforms the learning experience for pupils who have faced educational difficulties in the past. Staff create a calm, supportive environment where pupils develop confidence, build positive relationships with peers, and discover they can succeed academically. The school goes beyond lessons to help pupils flourish in their wider lives through sports, leisure activities and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well from very low starting points and gain a broad range of qualifications with strong career guidance -
- Curriculum is ambitious and tailored to close knowledge gaps while matching pupils' interests and motivations -
- Teachers deliver consistent, high-quality lessons with excellent subject expertise, particularly in supporting pupils with SEND to exceed their targets -
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and attendance, with pupils eager to participate and feeling they belong -
- Rich personal development opportunities including sports, leisure activities and community engagement that remove barriers to participation
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong culture and processes in place that prioritise pupils' best interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, physical education activities, social activities outside school, local leisure centres and parks access, community environmental improvement projects
Myles Academy is an independent special school for pupils aged 13-19 with social, emotional, mental health needs and autism. The school has been rated Outstanding across all areas, up from Good at the previous inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
35%
Available places
21 pupils
60 capacity
39 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%
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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