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Heritage Academy

Birmingham, West Midlands · B12 0DX

With just 62 boys on roll, Heritage Academy is a notably small independent school in Birmingham, where pupils are taught in an intimate, closely supervised setting. Entry is at age 11 via an 11+ assessment, and the school is inspected by the ISI. Families drawn to small class sizes and a focused academic environment will find much to consider here, led by headteacher Mr Shakeel Akhtar.

62

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Boys
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
62
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Shakeel Akhtar

Latest results

Attainment 8

63

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

79%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Results sit well above national benchmarks: the school's average Attainment 8 score of 63 compares favourably with the national average of 46.9. Some 79% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, and the strong outcomes suggest a school that gets the most from its pupils.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A small boys' school punching above its weight academically, Heritage Academy suits families who value close attention and proven exam results.

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Heritage Academy 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Heritage Academy located?

Heritage Academy is located at 327 Moseley Road, B12 0DX.

What type of school is Heritage Academy?

Heritage Academy is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.

How many pupils attend Heritage Academy?

Heritage Academy has approximately 62 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.