Aston Manor Academy

The academy holds a nationally recognised SEND Inclusion Award reflecting its commitment to pupils with SEND.

“This nationally recognised accreditation is valid for three years and celebrates our commitment to the inclusion, support, and achievement of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).”

Bhupinder Oubhie is identified as the school’s SENDCo.

“Bhupinder Oubhie – SENDCo”

The senior leadership team includes a named Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Mrs P Jones Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)”

The senior leadership team includes a named Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Mrs P Jones Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)”

The school describes results in both vocational and academic sixth-form courses as outstanding.

“Results for both vocational and academic courses at our Sixth Form are outstanding”

Music and Sports BTEC recorded a 100% Level 2 pass rate.

“We are very proud of our students in Music and Sports BTEC achieved a 100% Level 2 pass rate, the equivalent of 4+.”

The sixth-form cohort has more than 250 students.

“We have over 750 students in years 7-11 and over 250 in our sixth form.”

The sports academy offers sports including football and basketball, with daily professional coaching through links with Aston Villa Football Club.

“We have a highly successful sports academy too, with a range of sports including football and basketball to choose from. Through our links with Aston Villa Football Club, our sports students receive daily professional coaching and our teams regularly participate (and win) in national leagues.”

The school reports national-level sporting participation, overseas scholarships and a partnership with Aston Villa Football Club.

“We have students competing at national level and our Sixth form sporting success has led to a number of students gaining scholarships overseas. We have developed a strong partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, and Aston Basketball is fast becoming a centre of excellence.”

The academy's stated ethos is ‘All Different, All Equal, All Achieving.’

“Our ethos of ‘All Different, All Equal, All Achieving.’ underpins everything we do here at Aston Manor Academy.”

The academy combines high expectations for attainment with an emphasis on welfare, personal development and wellbeing.

“We have high expectations for all students to work hard so that they reach the highest levels of attainment possible, but we also place the utmost importance on student welfare and personal development, ensuring we provide support that promotes student wellbeing and living healthy lives.”

Aston Manor Academy is an 11–18 academy with a sixth form.

“Welcome to Aston Manor Academy and sixth form.”

Sixth-form pathways include A-levels, BTEC Level 3 and a Level 2 pre-apprenticeship programme.

“We have a range of pathways to cater for all students’ needs. These include A-levels, BTEC Level 3 and a Level 2 Pre-Apprenticeship programme.”

Prospective applicants can arrange a visit and ask questions through the school office or enquiry email address.

“If you are considering applying for a place at Aston Manor Academy or Aston Manor sixth form, we would be pleased to show you around and answer any of your questions. Arrangements can be made by contacting the school office on 0121 359 8108 or by emailing enquiry@astonmanoracademy.com”

Sports students receive support to progress to university, obtain sports scholarships and develop links with professional clubs.

“The outstanding support they receive enables many of our students to continue their expertise at university, gain highly-coveted sports scholarships and make crucial links with professional clubs.”

All Year 13 students obtained university places or apprenticeships in the previous year.

“100% of our Year 13 students were successful in obtaining university places or apprenticeships last year.”

GCSE and sixth-form exam results have improved dramatically over the years.

“I have seen exam results in the Academy, both at GCSE and Sixth Form, improve dramatically over the years.”

Student progress is reported as well above the national average and improving year on year.

“Progress made by students is well above the national average and continues to improve year on year; an outstanding achievement made possible by the students and staff working exceptionally hard.”