City Academy
About City Academy
City Academy is a mixed 11-16 secondary state school in the Birmingham local authority, led by headteacher Rebecca Bakewell. It sits within a large and competitive local landscape of 95 secondary schools, where 14 hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school’s nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is St Paul’s School for Girls, just 2.3 km away, which also ranks among the top three performers in the area alongside Eden Boys’ School, Birmingham and Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Birmingham. City Academy itself currently holds a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted, placing it below the strong local benchmark. With 615 pupils on roll, it is a relatively compact secondary, and its non-religious character means it draws from a broad catchment. For families weighing up options in Birmingham, the school sits in a neighbourhood where several high-performing peers are within easy reach, making it one to consider carefully against the local competition.
Key Details
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:10
Source: corecity.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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