King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 5% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £214,847. Over a 12 month period, 1354 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

5%

Mathematics

4%

> Entries

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75

English Language

5%

English Literature

8%

Science: Double Award

7%

Geography

2%

History

3%

Religious Studies

15%

Drama and Theatre Studies

0%

French

8%

Art and Design Fine Art

15%

Art and Design Textiles

24%

DandT Food Technology

12%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

1354

Anti-social behaviour

117

Violence and sexual offences

622

Vehicle crime

98

Shoplifting

13

Burglary

96

Criminal damage and arson

134

Public order

78

Robbery

22

Theft from the person

3

Other theft

83

Drugs

21

Bicycle theft

3

Other crime

43

Possession of weapons

21

Head: Mr Damian McGarvey

Local Authority: Birmingham

Telephone: 1214649901

Website: bwa.kevibham.org

Address: New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, B45 0EU

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