E-ACT Shenley Academy
URN: 135911 • Birmingham B29 4HE
Overview
- Name
- E-ACT Shenley Academy
- URN
- 135911
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerry Solway-Blower (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01214645191
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shenley Lane, Birmingham B29 4HE
Summary
E-ACT Shenley Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving approximately 790 students with a capacity of 965. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values respect, resilience, and responsibility. Under the leadership of Headteacher Rashel Rahman, the academy aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential academically and personally.
The curriculum at Shenley Academy is designed to challenge students while also supporting their emotional and social development. The school emphasizes the importance of high expectations and consistent support, helping students to build resilience and take ownership of their learning. This dual approach ensures that students are not only prepared for exams but also equipped for life beyond school.
Situated in the heart of Weoley Castle, Shenley Academy plays a vital role in the local community. The school values partnerships with families and carers, recognizing their essential role in ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and inspired. Through a focus on diversity and mutual respect, Shenley Academy strives to create a nurturing environment that celebrates individual needs and promotes a sense of belonging.
The curriculum at Shenley Academy is designed to challenge students while also supporting their emotional and social development. The school emphasizes the importance of high expectations and consistent support, helping students to build resilience and take ownership of their learning. This dual approach ensures that students are not only prepared for exams but also equipped for life beyond school.
Situated in the heart of Weoley Castle, Shenley Academy plays a vital role in the local community. The school values partnerships with families and carers, recognizing their essential role in ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and inspired. Through a focus on diversity and mutual respect, Shenley Academy strives to create a nurturing environment that celebrates individual needs and promotes a sense of belonging.
Useful links
- SAM dashboard (sen)
- Supporting our SEND students (sen)
- Bham's Local Offer (SEND) (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Class Charts (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Holidays During Term Time (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Capacity
- 965
- Pupils
- 790
- Boys
- 452
- Girls
- 338
- FSM %
- 57.70
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 790 | 452 | 338 | 965 | 57.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 816 | 449 | 367 | 965 | 55.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 850 | 450 | 400 | 965 | 55.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 850 | 450 | 400 | 965 | 55.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 882 | 465 | 417 | 965 | 51.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 940 | 478 | 462 | 1150 | 44.30 |
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