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Small Heath Leadership Academy

Birmingham, B10 9RXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
+0.42
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
148 1st-choice / 237 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#614 of 3,141 nationally

About Small Heath Leadership Academy

If you're a parent in Birmingham weighing up Small Heath Leadership Academy, the numbers from the most recent Parent View survey are a strong starting point. Based on 48 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, a striking 90% of parents would recommend the school. That's a very high vote of confidence. The detail backs it up: 94% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 96% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 94% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved. The school is also clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 846 applications for 237 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.57. Only 148 of those applications were first-preference offers, which suggests that while many families want a place, securing one as a first choice is competitive.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMuntz Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 9RX
HeadteacherYasmin Manzoor
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,188
Free School Meals (FSM)52.8%
School Capacity1,188 / 1,200 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 48 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Science LabsICT SuiteSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallDining HallLibraryTheatreChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RowingFootballBasketballNetballRugbyRoundersCross CountryDanceHockeyBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDebateChoirFilm ClubCodingYoung EnterpriseChessOrchestraDramaDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Heath Leadership Academy

Small Heath Leadership Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.