Selly Park Girls' School
5 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Selly Park Girls' School is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 20th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2022, report published 13 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2022
Many pupils thrive both academically and socially at this school. Leaders have high expectations for what they want pupils to achieve and for pupils' behaviour. Pupils respond positively to the high bar that staff set across many areas of school life. The school's vision to be 'a beacon of inspiration and aspiration' is evident throughout. Pupils behave exceptionally well. In lessons, they are highly focused and motivated young adults. Many pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff. Bullying is extremely rare. Where there are acts of unkindness, this is not tolerated and the pastoral team sort this out. The curriculum is broad and varied. At key stage 4, pupils can opt to study a range of different subjects. Staff provide high levels of support, including a Saturday school, so that pupils are well prepared for their GCSE examinations. In many subjects, pupils achieve impressive outcomes. Pupils enjoy a wide, rich set of experiences that help to broaden their personal development. The 'Selly Park Seven' ensures that all pupils undertake an extensive range of different activities throughout their time at school. These range from volunteering events in Year 7 to visiting local and national tourist attractions in Years 10 and 11.
What the school should improve
- On a few occasions, teachers' use of assessment methods in key stage 3 is not as effective as it could be. This means that some pupils do not improve their understanding fully in all areas. Leaders should ensure that assessment at key stage 3 is further strengthened so that pupils consistently benefit from the most effective support for their learning.
- Some staff do not always understand the rationale for changes made at the school or the introduction of new initiatives. Some say these changes have a negative impact on their workload. Leaders should continue to engage with all staff so that the impact of new processes and systems are fully considered.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
159 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
803 pupils on roll, with places for 840
Schools near Selly Park Girls' School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 80.4 |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 75.7 |
| King Edward's School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 19.0 |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 44.6 |
| Queensbridge School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.5 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Darwood
- Phone
- 01214721238
- Address
- 5 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7PH
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103498
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.