Ofsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145417.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 3.3 | 46.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 64.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 47.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 59.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 9 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 1 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 44 |
| Girls | 14 |
| Boys | 30 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 0 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 44 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hawkesley Church Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | West Heath Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.8 mi | Nursery | West Heath Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Fairway Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Cofton Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.9 mi | All-through | Ark Kings Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Turves Green Boys' School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Turves Green Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2020. |
New Ways School is rated Requires improvement, last inspected on 24 Feb 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at New Ways School was z.
New Ways School has 44 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Yes, New Ways School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.