Ninestiles, an Academy
Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ninestiles, an Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 44th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2019, report published 8 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils are happy to learn here. They value the way that staff prioritise their well-being. Pupils feel confident to share any concerns that arise. They know staff will listen and act, if necessary. This supportive approach helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), follow a clear and well-designed curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement, which most pupils meet. For instance, an increasing number of pupils enjoyed GCSE successes last summer. The proportion of Year 11 pupils who completed the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) also rose sharply. Behaviour is calm and purposeful. Pupils follow the school's clear routines and respect its high standards. When disagreements occur, staff are swift to resolve them. This helps pupils to reflect and grow. As a result, pupils build resilience and form positive relationships. This motivates them to be active and caring citizens. Pupils enjoy a range of extra-curricular activities. These include mindfulness, Japanese and archery. These opportunities broaden their horizons and help build character. In tutorials, pupils learn about topics including the 'rule of law'. They discuss relevant issues, such as vaping and clean air zones. These experiences deepen pupils' understanding of community values. This prepares them well for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- When lesson tasks are not aligned closely enough with the curriculum's aims, some pupils occasionally become distracted and disengaged from the intended activity. As a result, these pupils do not remember as much as they could. The school should ensure that teachers receive support to deliver the curriculum's goals effectively for these pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
288 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,476 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500
Schools near Ninestiles, an Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Burhan Grammar School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 66.7 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 41.7 |
| Aspire Ap School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hall Green School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
| Yardleys School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SUMMIT LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Hughes
- Phone
- 01216281311
- Address
- Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7QG
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 136406
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.