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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2NH
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,380 boys aged between 11 and 18. In April 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Destinations and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Environment.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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