Turves Green Boys' School
86%
Capacity
538
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green Boys' School sits slightly below the Birmingham local authority average for Progress 8, with a score of -0.01 against the LA average of 0.09. That gap is modest, and the school's overall Progress 8 banding is rated as 'Average', meaning pupils here make broadly the expected level of academic progress from their starting points. What really stands out is the school's maths performance: a Progress 8 score of +0.56 in maths is significantly above the national average, suggesting that boys at Turves Green make stronger-than-expected gains in this subject. English and the EBacc subjects are slightly weaker, with scores of -0.18 and -0.16 respectively, but the overall picture is one of a school that delivers solid, middle-of-the-road outcomes for its pupils, particularly given that nearly half of its students (48.7%) are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average.
The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 awarded it an overall rating of Good, a remarkable turnaround from its previous Inadequate rating in 2019. Behaviour and attitudes, as well as leadership and management, were both judged Outstanding, while quality of education and personal development were rated Good. In terms of exam results, 48.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, and the school's Attainment 8 score sits at 43.5. The EBacc average point score is 3.9, with 52.1% of pupils entered for the EBacc combination of subjects. Nationally, the school ranks in the 49th percentile for Progress 8, placing it around the middle of all schools in England, and 48th out of 95 similar schools in Birmingham.
Turves Green is a single-sex boys' school with a sixth form, and it is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 354 applications for 135 places, with 116 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.62. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, a theatre, and a chapel, and runs clubs such as choir, debate, science club, and chess. Its SEND provisions cover a broad spectrum, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, specific learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-led, improving boys' school with strong maths outcomes, a supportive SEND framework, and a genuine turnaround story, all within a diverse Birmingham community.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Turves Green, Birmingham, Birmingham, B31 4BS |
| Headteacher | James Till |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 538 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.7% |
| School Capacity | 538 / 625 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.01)
1543rd of 3,141
Nationally
152nd of 371
In West Midlands
49th of 83
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed135
354
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
116 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British67.5%
- Mixed8.8%
- Asian6.4%
- White (other)2.2%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turves Green Boys' School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Turves Green, Birmingham
Birmingham, B31 4BS
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