Saltley Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5RXOpen in maps

Saltley Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 68th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 February 2018, report published 12 March 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

262 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.4

39.4, 6.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths28.6%

28.6%, 16.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths51.1%

51.1%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc54.6%

54.6%, 14.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.50

3.50, 0.59 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,356 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350

Eligible for free school meals57.4%

57.4%, 30.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language72.7%

72.7%, 51.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.7%

18.7%, 3.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Saltley Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East0.5 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 60.8
Waverley Studio College0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 21.9
Waverley School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.9
Hamd House School0.6 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 43.3
Washwood Heath Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.9

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Paul Marano
Phone
01215666555
Website
saltley.academy
Address
Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5RX
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
141668

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.