Redstone Academy for Girls, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Redstone Academy excels at creating a culture where every girl is encouraged to reach her potential. Teachers use skilled teaching and careful checking of progress to help all pupils - including those who need extra support - learn successfully and remember what they have been taught. Pupils genuinely enjoy school, take pride in their achievements, and are well prepared for what comes next.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching across subjects with skilled staff who know their content well and help pupils build knowledge securely over time
- Excellent focus on reading and writing, with pupils expressing themselves clearly and confidently
- Quick identification of pupils who need extra support, with targeted interventions that make a real difference
- Well-planned careers education that prepares pupils for their next steps with work experience and college visits
- Positive behaviour and rare bullying, with pupils feeling safe and well looked after
Areas for Improvement
- Relationships and sex education in key stage 4 has not been taught in enough depth, leaving gaps in pupils' understanding
- Not all pupils feel confident feeding back their views on how the school could improve their learning experience
- Some pupils felt less likely to raise concerns about their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating a safe environment where pupils feel looked after and know there is someone to talk to if worried.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor activities, charity work, school trips, educational visits, Culture Day
Redstone Academy for Girls is a Good independent school for girls aged 11-16 with an Islamic ethos, where ambitious leaders foster high expectations and pupils engage well with a rich, broad curriculum.
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£1,132/term
£3,396/yr
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
100 pupils
120 capacity
20 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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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Redstone Academy for Girls
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Clifton Primary School
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Lift Percy Shurmer
Ladypool Primary School
Park Hill Primary School
Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Anderton Park Primary School
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
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