Independent SeniorboysOfsted · Outstanding

Heritage Academy

· B12 0DX

AAB+ A-level

9–7 GCSE

46.8%

Day fees

£11k

Inspection

Outstanding

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Heritage Academy is a small, independent day boys' school in the Harborne area of Birmingham serving approximately 65 pupils across three entry points. With no Ofsted inspection yet completed, the school positions itself as a personalised, values-driven environment emphasising individual attention and character development. The intimate pupil cohort enables close pastoral care and customised academic pathways suited to diverse learner profiles.

  • Small class sizes and individual attention in an intimate school setting
  • Flexibility in curriculum approach suited to varied learning styles
  • Strong focus on pastoral care and emotional wellbeing
  • Accessible independent education alternative in the West Midlands

Who thrives here

Pupils who benefit from small, nurturing environments with personalised support; those seeking an alternative to larger selective schools; learners who thrive with close staff relationships and bespoke academic planning.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Day
Number of pupils65
Age range11–18
GenderBoys
Day fees£10.5k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in Harborne, a residential suburb of Birmingham; accessible by local bus and rail networks.

Contact & visit

327 Moseley Road

B12 0DX

01214402222
Mr Shakeel Akhtar, Head

Nearest stations

Harborne12 min
Birmingham city centre15 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Heritage Academy?

Day fees at Heritage Academy are approximately £10,500 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Heritage Academy?

Heritage Academy admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Heritage Academy's exam results?

At Heritage Academy, 46.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Heritage Academy a boarding school?

Heritage Academy is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.

What is Heritage Academy's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Heritage Academy “Outstanding” (2023).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Approachable, accessible staff who know pupils well

Personalised approach to learning suited to individual needs

Strong pastoral environment with emphasis on wellbeing

Friendly, unpretentious ethos

Common concerns

!Limited inspection track record; small cohort size may limit subject breadth at GCSE/A-level

!Fewer co-curricular facilities and programmes than larger schools

!Unknown financial stability and long-term sustainability