Is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School a boys school?

Yes — Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Bishop Vesey's Grammar School have?

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School has 1,413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Bishop Vesey's Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 79.5 in 2025/26.

Is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is part of BISHOP VESEY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School?

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is located at Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NH.

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NH

Outstanding

Inspected 30 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

79.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,413

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,413 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of BISHOP VESEY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 79.5 (2025/26). 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Birmingham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,413 / 1,360 (104%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.9%

Free school meals

28.1%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

6.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

79.5

Attainment 8

191 pupils

98.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

210 students

45.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

87%

To higher education

75%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

18.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

60.75

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -12.4 vs 2023/24

23.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

5.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£45,463

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,382 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,098

Spend per pupil

£7,205

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NH
Phone: 01212505400
Headteacher: Dominic Robson
Website: http://www.bvgs.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School?: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School a boys school?: Yes — Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Bishop Vesey's Grammar School have?: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School has 1,413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).
How does Bishop Vesey's Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 79.5 in 2025/26.
Is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is part of BISHOP VESEY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School?: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is located at Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NH.