Harborne Academy
URN: 136213 • Birmingham B15 3JL
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Ross (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214642737
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3JL
Summary
Harborne Academy, located in Birmingham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 606 students, exceeding its capacity of 600. The school is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of its students, placing a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive environment. The leadership team, led by an experienced headteacher, is committed to ensuring that students feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning.
The curriculum at Harborne Academy is designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking, with a focus on literacy and a love of reading. The school boasts a well-resourced library and a reading room to encourage students to develop their reading skills in a comfortable setting. Alongside academic pursuits, the academy offers a range of extracurricular activities, enriching the student experience and promoting personal growth.
With a significant percentage of students (54.3%) eligible for free school meals, Harborne Academy is attuned to the needs of its diverse community. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering strong relationships that support student success and well-being.
The curriculum at Harborne Academy is designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking, with a focus on literacy and a love of reading. The school boasts a well-resourced library and a reading room to encourage students to develop their reading skills in a comfortable setting. Alongside academic pursuits, the academy offers a range of extracurricular activities, enriching the student experience and promoting personal growth.
With a significant percentage of students (54.3%) eligible for free school meals, Harborne Academy is attuned to the needs of its diverse community. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering strong relationships that support student success and well-being.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Inclusion (sen)
- Seneca Learning (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions Policy (download)
- Admissions Criteria Sept 2025 (download)
- Register of Interests (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Key Information & Policies (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HARBORNE ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 606
- Boys
- 385
- Girls
- 221
- FSM %
- 54.30
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 606 | 385 | 221 | 600 | 54.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 605 | 392 | 213 | 600 | 51.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 595 | 388 | 207 | 600 | 47.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 595 | 388 | 207 | 600 | 47.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 600 | 392 | 208 | 800 | 43.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 623 | 392 | 231 | 800 | 38.80 |
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