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Yardleys School

Birmingham, B11 3EYSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
+0.17
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
219 1st-choice / 189 places
Ranking
#1,141
of 3,141 nationally

About Yardleys School

Yardleys School in Birmingham is a popular choice among local families, with a parentView recommend percentage not available in the data, but the oversubscription figures tell their own story. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 1,176 applications for just 189 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6.22. Of those, 219 families put Yardleys as their first preference, and 174 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school, particularly given that it serves a community where 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Gurpreet Basra. It operates at full capacity with 929 pupils on roll, exactly matching its stated capacity.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressReddings Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B11 3EY
HeadteacherGurpreet Basra
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils929
Free School Meals (FSM)48.0%
School Capacity929 / 929 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Science LabsICT SuiteGymnasiumSixth Form CentreTheatreMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryBadmintonTennisAthleticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningNewspaperScience ClubArt ClubChess

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.

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