Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
URN: 143438 • Birmingham B30 1UL
Overview
- Name
- Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
- URN
- 143438
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Till (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214644040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodbrooke Road, Birmingham B30 1UL
Summary
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 767 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 650. The school is committed to its ethos of "Strive for Excellence," aiming to provide a supportive and high-quality educational environment for all students. It offers a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities to foster personal growth and development.
The school emphasizes a strong curriculum that prepares students for their GCSEs and A Levels, with recent initiatives including science exploration trips and entrepreneurial projects. Additionally, the school actively engages with the community through events such as coffee mornings and fundraising activities, promoting a sense of belonging and collaboration among parents, pupils, and staff.
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School also serves as an Ofsted Outstanding Teaching School, providing training and support for future educators. With a focus on professional development, the school ensures that both staff and students benefit from a well-structured educational experience, preparing them for successful futures. For more information, visit their website at www.decschool.co.uk.
The school emphasizes a strong curriculum that prepares students for their GCSEs and A Levels, with recent initiatives including science exploration trips and entrepreneurial projects. Additionally, the school actively engages with the community through events such as coffee mornings and fundraising activities, promoting a sense of belonging and collaboration among parents, pupils, and staff.
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School also serves as an Ofsted Outstanding Teaching School, providing training and support for future educators. With a focus on professional development, the school ensures that both staff and students benefit from a well-structured educational experience, preparing them for successful futures. For more information, visit their website at www.decschool.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Subject Essentials (sen)
- SEND Handbook (sen)
- SEND Report (sen)
- Read More (calendar)
- Latest Ofsted Report (download)
- Parental Pledge (download)
- Equality Information (download)
- Matrix Academy Trust App - a guide for parents (download)
- Prospectus 2026-2027 (download)
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 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 650
- Pupils
- 767
- Boys
- 433
- Girls
- 334
- FSM %
- 39.30
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 767 | 433 | 334 | 650 | 39.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 770 | 434 | 336 | 650 | 37.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 837 | 481 | 356 | 650 | 38.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 837 | 481 | 356 | 650 | 38.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 819 | 464 | 355 | 650 | 37.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 795 | 453 | 342 | 650 | 33.60 |
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