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School Summary
School TypeFoundation School
Secondary
AdmissionsComprehensive
School AddressAldridge Road
Birmingham
B44 8NU
Phone 0121 3666611
Local Authority Birmingham
URL www.greatbarr.bham.sch....
Age Range11 - 18
  
Total Pupils1805
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %54.3% | 45.7%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
1805
Age Range
11-18
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
19.7
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
25%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
3
Requires Improvement
Attainment 8 score
43.8
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
D
Nat. Average C
Avg A-Level Grade
D+

Great Barr School in Birmingham has 1805 pupils, which far exceeds the country average. With more boys (54.3%) attending the school than girls (45.7%), the student base is largely a male environment. Schools maintain a record of attendance through a series of registration sessions at the beginning and end of the school day. A low 92.6% attendance rate for the school is below average in the UK. Great Barr School has 115.5 members of staff, which far exceeds the average. This School has a very low (pupil to teacher) ratio, which permits the teacher to give more focused attention in a smaller class size.

The government considers 5 good GCSE grades at grade A-C as a successful achievement for a pupil at KS4.

Successful entry into A Level at KS5 requires good academic performance at GCSE, especially in core subjects such as English and Maths. A result of 24.23 (average A Level score), which is average for the UK. The school pays a salary of £40024 , slightly less than other schools nationally. Only 68.3% of pupils speak English as a 1st language in Great Barr School, a proportion much lower than the countries average figure.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 1805
Total Girls 825 (45.7%)
Total Boys 980 (54.3%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
92.6% 94.7%
Persistent Absence
20.4% 12.8% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £40,024 £36,566 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
15.6 : 1 14 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 120 63.6 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
29 13.7 19.4
Total Support Staff
39 24.6 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 115.5 60.2 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 24.5 11.7 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 36.2 22.5 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
383    
Those staying in Education
90%  (346) 92.9% 93.8%
Further Education College
50%  (191) 39.7% 39.1%
6th Form
32%  (123) 45.8% 45.5%
6th Form College
3%  (10) 19.6% 19.7%
Apprenticeships
7%  (26) 4.5% 6.4%
Higher Education Institute
86%  (328) 89% 89.5%
Education combination
1%  (4) 0.6% 0.8%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
19.7 19.9 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
68.3%  (1232) 61.3% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
0.9%  (16) 2.6% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
25.1%  (812) 25.9% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
371
Attainment 8 score
43.8 48.6 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
D C C
Progress 8 measure
-0.34 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 40% 52.6% 55.2%
2015 38% 53.5% 55.1%
2014 43% 55.3% 55.4%
2013 54% 59.7% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
45% 58.4% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 6.8 8.1 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
8.7 9 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
21% 32.5% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
20% 55.3% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
59% 47.4% 39.4%

A Level Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of A Level student at the end of year 235 155.4 189.2
Average point score per A level entry (as grade) D+ C- C
Average point score per A Level entry 24.23 30.1 31.8
Average grade in best 3 A level C C+ C+
Average point score in best 3 A level entries 28.4 36 36
Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better 5.8% 21.6% 19.7%

Ofsted

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Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.

Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Great Barr School on 29/06/2016

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Inspection Date29/06/2016
Inspection Type S5 Reinspection Visit 2
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Great Barr School on 22/01/2014

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Inspection Date22/01/2014 - 23/01/2014
Inspection TypeS5 1st Re-Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Great Barr School on 24/11/2009

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Inspection Date24/11/2009 - 25/11/2009
Inspection TypeNotice to Improve S5 ReInspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
3
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

Financial Accounts

Admin Costs (per pupil)

Teachers Pay (cost per pupil)

Total Costs (per pupil)

  2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013
  Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil
Grant Funding £10,492,465 £5,813
School Generated Income £254,505 £141
Total Income £10,746,970 £5,954
All Teachers Pay £6,039,530 £3,346
Support Staff + Insurance £1,543,275 £855
Subtotal £7,582,805 £4,201 £7,526,850 £4,170 £7,209,170 £3,994 £6,772,360 £3,752
Supply Teachers Pay £252,700 £140 £128,155 £71 £148,010 £82 £158,840 £88
All Other Staff Pay £21,660 £12
Building and Premises Cost £732,830 £406
Administrative/Legal Costs £1,250,865 £693 £1,335,700 £740 £1,178,665 £653 £1,086,610 £602
Catering/Food Costs £175,085 £97
Energy Costs £162,450 £90 £182,305 £101 £182,305 £101 £169,670 £94
Books/Equipment/School Trip Costs £202,160 £112
Software/IT Costs £176,890 £98
Bought in Professional Services £55,955 £31
All Other Costs £286995 £159
Total Costs £10,898,590 £6,038 £10,974,400 £6,080 £10,562,860 £5,852 £9,568,305 £5,301

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