Fortis Academy

Academy converter; sixth form; mixed; ages 11 to 18; 1,210 pupils; Birmingham, B44 8NU; URN 143435

Fortis Academy’s latest inspection, on 24 October 2023, gave an overall grade of Good on the old four-point scale. Of the eight state secondary schools nearest to it, two have a report card, one has key judgements without an overall grade, three have an overall grade on the old scale and two have an ungraded inspection. The oldest verdict, at Q3 Academy Great Barr, dates from 22 September 2022; the latest, at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, from 14 April 2026.

Each mark is one of the schools below, at the date of its latest inspection: report card key judgements only overall grade, old scale ungraded inspection. Behind them, the ruler Ofsted used on that date: pale, an overall grade on the old four-point scale (until 31 August 2024); mid blue, key judgements without an overall grade (from 1 September 2024); deep blue, report cards (from 10 November 2025).

Fortis Academy and the eight state secondary schools nearest to it

From Fortis Academy’s position in the register of schools, in a straight line, among the open state schools in England that teach pupils of secondary age or students aged 16 and over (special schools and further education colleges are not included). Each mark sits at the exact date of the school’s latest inspection in Ofsted’s data as at 30 September 2026.

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Fortis Academy
B44 8NU, Birmingham; sixth form

Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 24 October 2023
GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 38.4 (Birmingham 46.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 29.0% (Birmingham 47.7%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C, 30.63 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
The key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: good
Ofsted report for Fortis Academy
0.43 mi695 m SW
Arena Academy
B42 2PY, Birmingham

Key judgements, no overall grade graded inspection, 12 November 2024
GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 42.7 (Birmingham 46.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 35.9% (Birmingham 47.7%, England 46.3%)
The key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
Ofsted report for Arena Academy
0.61 mi982 m E
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
B44 9SR, Birmingham

Report card inspected 14 April 2026; safeguarding met
GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 48.0 (Birmingham 46.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 43.7% (Birmingham 47.7%, England 46.3%)
The report card, area by area
- Inclusion: strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching: strong standard
- Achievement: expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour: strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing: strong standard
- Leadership and governance: strong standard
- Safeguarding: met
Ofsted report for Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
1.2 mi2,019 m NW
Barr Beacon School
WS9 0RF, Walsall; sixth form

Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 22 November 2022
GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 50.4 (Walsall 42.6, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 56.9% (Walsall 38.3%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C+, 33.01 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
The key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
- Personal development: outstanding
- Leadership and management: outstanding
- Sixth form provision: outstanding
Ofsted report for Barr Beacon School
1.3 mi2,139 m SE
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
B44 0HF, Birmingham; sixth form

Report card inspected 3 February 2026; safeguarding met
GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 44.2 (Birmingham 46.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 41.0% (Birmingham 47.7%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C-, 25.24 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
The report card, area by area
- Inclusion: strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching: strong standard
- Achievement: expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour: exceptional
- Personal development and wellbeing: strong standard
- Leadership and governance: strong standard
- Post-16 provision: expected standard
- Safeguarding: met
Ofsted report for E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
1.8 mi2,834 m S
Prince Albert High School
B42 2TU, Birmingham

Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 6 February 2024
GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 44.6 (Birmingham 46.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 45.8% (Birmingham 47.7%, England 46.3%)
The key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
Ofsted report for Prince Albert High School
1.8 mi2,965 m W
Q3 Academy Great Barr
B43 7SD, Sandwell; sixth form

School remains Good ungraded inspection, 22 September 2022

GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 44.1 (Sandwell 42.0, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 45.9% (Sandwell 35.4%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C+, 32.24 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
Ofsted report for Q3 Academy Great Barr
1.8 mi2,975 m NE
The Streetly Academy
B74 2EX, Walsall; sixth form

Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 18 October 2022
GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 42.9 (Walsall 42.6, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 38.9% (Walsall 38.3%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C, 31.45 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)
The key judgements, one by one
- Quality of education: good
- Behaviour and attitudes: good
- Personal development: good
- Leadership and management: good
- Sixth form provision: outstanding
Ofsted report for The Streetly Academy
1.9 mi3,045 m S
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham
B42 2SY, Birmingham

Standards maintained ungraded inspection, 11 December 2024

GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 62.2 (Birmingham 46.8, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 82.4% (Birmingham 47.7%, England 46.3%)
Ofsted report for Eden Boys' School, Birmingham

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The latest inspection, in detail

Graded inspection of 24 October 2023: overall effectiveness Good
Key judgement	Position on the four-point scale	Grade
Quality of education		Good
Behaviour and attitudes		Good
Personal development		Good
Leadership and management		Good
Sixth form provision		Good

These grades come from the inspection system used before 10 November 2025; Ofsted says they cannot be compared with the new report cards. How to read these grades.

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

Exam results

GCSE and other key stage 4 results, 2025/26 (provisional): 200 pupils at the end of key stage 4
Measure	This school	Birmingham	England
Average Attainment 8 score	38.4	46.8	46.2
Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs	29.0%	47.7%	46.3%
Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs	45.0%	64.3%	64.8%

England and Birmingham: all state-funded schools. Provisional figures can be revised by the Department for Education. The 2025/26 data gives no Progress 8 scores.

A level results, 2024/25: 65 students
Measure	This school	England
Average grade per A level entry	C	B-
A level average point score per entry	30.63	35.00
Students achieving AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects	5.7%	17.5%

England: all state-funded schools and colleges.

Nearby schools with a page on this site

Q3 Academy Great Barr Sandwell, 1.8 mi in a straight line
Sandwell Academy Sandwell, 3.8 mi in a straight line
Aston University Engineering Academy Birmingham, 4.0 mi in a straight line

In the register of schools

Fortis Academy is a state-funded mixed secondary school in Birmingham, for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form. The register counts 1,210 pupils for a capacity of 2,124. Trust: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. Address: Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NU. Website: fortisacademy.org.uk/.

For school places, distance is measured as set out in each school’s admission arrangements, which may differ from a straight line: check them with the school or the council.

Sources

Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance, academic year 2025/26 (provisional), school, local authority and England data, accessed 31 October 2026.
Department for Education: 16 to 19 performance, academic year 2024/25 (final), A level results by school and for England, accessed 31 October 2026.
Department for Education: Get Information about Schools, register of schools (all establishments, 30 October 2026), accessed 30 October 2026.
Ofsted: management information, state-funded schools, latest inspections as at 30 September 2026, accessed 30 October 2026.

Last updated 2 November 2026.