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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Birmingham, B27 7XYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
-0.13
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
198 1st-choice / 210 places
Ranking
#1,850
of 3,141 nationally

About Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is a popular choice among Birmingham families, with 728 applications for 210 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.47. Of those, 178 first-preference offers were made from 198 first-preference applications, indicating strong local demand. The school is a mixed, state secondary for ages 11 to 18 with a Roman Catholic character, led by headteacher Ciaran Clinton. It currently has 1,158 pupils on roll, just shy of its 1,190 capacity. Nearly half of its students (47.9%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school retained its overall Good rating, though inspectors noted concerns and the sixth form provision was graded as Requires Improvement. The leadership and management, as well as the overall effectiveness, remain Good, matching the rating from the previous graded inspection in 2018.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressVictoria Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B27 7XY
HeadteacherCiaran Clinton
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,158
Free School Meals (FSM)47.9%
School Capacity1,158 / 1,190 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (5 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Astro TurfLibraryScience LabsDining HallMusic RoomsSports HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

HockeyCross CountryAthleticsGymnasticsRoundersMartial ArtsSwimmingBasketballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghBook ClubChessGardeningNewspaperChoirDebateDramaYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-16:00

Source: ilsley.bham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.