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Ninestiles, an Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2019).

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Ninestiles, an Academy is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, B27 7QG.

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Ninestiles, an Academy serves students aged 11 to 18.

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Ninestiles, an Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Ninestiles, an Academy

Ninestiles, an Academy is a secondary academy in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Ninestiles, an Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.12 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.8, 68% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.

The school has 672 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 27.1%, 46% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedGood · 2019Progress 8+0.12

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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6.1

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Solid47% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Ninestiles, an Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 11–18
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Sixth form: Yes (stays to 18)
Size: 672 pupils
SEN support: 19% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 19% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 17/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality23/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

GCSE Results at Ninestiles, an Academy

Ninestiles, an Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.12, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.

The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.8. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.

68% of students at Ninestiles, an Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.

Staff and Finance at Ninestiles, an Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Ninestiles, an Academy is 27.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ninestiles, an Academy

Ninestiles, an Academy has 672 pupils on roll.

46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ninestiles, an Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Ninestiles, an Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ninestiles, an Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ninestiles, an Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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