Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 1st of 8 secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School are proud of their vibrant school and the education they receive. Due to the rich range of opportunities on offer, pupils excel and develop 'inspiration and excellence' in line with the school's vision. Pupils and their parents speak exceptionally highly of Bishop Vesey's. One parent, typical of so many, reported to inspectors that 'the school promotes the development of its pupils to become well rounded, thoughtful adults'. The school succeeds fully in this mission. Pupils appreciate the respectful and warm relationships they have with the staff. As a consequence of these, pupils are able to engage with complex ideas and challenging concepts in a supportive and enabling environment. Pupils are supported effectively to be the best version of themselves by the time they leave the school. The co-curricular programme and significant range of trips is an integral part of pupils' experience at Bishop Vesey's. Leaders have planned these to maximise participation for all. There are also many leadership opportunities which the school has created, including house captains, form captains, Year 7 buddies and library captains. This means that many pupils have the opportunity to contribute to the success of this school and learn how to lead.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
191 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
210 students
Average A level grade B+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,455 pupils on roll, with places for 1,360
Schools near Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantsbrook School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.8 |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 79.4 |
| Fairfax | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.1 |
| The Royal Sutton School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.7 |
| The Arthur Terry School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP VESEY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Dominic Robson
- Phone
- 01212505400
- Address
- Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 137988
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.