King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
URN: 147440 • Birmingham B45 0EU
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
- URN
- 147440
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Damian McGarvey (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01214649901
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- New Street, Birmingham B45 0EU
Summary
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 414 pupils against a capacity of 546. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment characterised by high aspirations and evidence-based teaching. The ethos of the academy revolves around being bold, ambitious, collaborative, and kind, aiming to develop resilient and confident students with a strong thirst for learning.
The curriculum is designed to encourage academic achievement and personal growth, ensuring that students not only excel in their studies but also develop essential life skills. The school actively collaborates with parents and the local community, positioning itself as a central hub for educational and social development.
Governance at Balaam Wood Academy is led by a committed team with extensive experience in education. The governing board includes individuals with backgrounds in teaching, educational leadership, and community service, all focused on supporting the strategic development of the school and enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum is designed to encourage academic achievement and personal growth, ensuring that students not only excel in their studies but also develop essential life skills. The school actively collaborates with parents and the local community, positioning itself as a central hub for educational and social development.
Governance at Balaam Wood Academy is led by a committed team with extensive experience in education. The governing board includes individuals with backgrounds in teaching, educational leadership, and community service, all focused on supporting the strategic development of the school and enhancing the educational experience for all students.
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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
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Capacity
- 546
- Pupils
- 414
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 194
- FSM %
- 66.70
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 414 | 220 | 194 | 546 | 66.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 419 | 221 | 198 | 546 | 65.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 386 | 211 | 175 | 546 | 65.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 386 | 211 | 175 | 546 | 65.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 388 | 218 | 170 | 546 | 63.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 369 | 208 | 161 | 546 | 54.50 |
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