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New Horizon Academy

New Horizon Academy, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DY

Independent
Ages 11–16
Mixed

Overview

New Horizon Academy is an independent school (other independent special school) in Birmingham, West Midlands, for pupils aged 11–16. This summary is generated only from official structured fields.

School details

Official establishment type
Other independent special school
Establishment group
Special schools
Age range
Ages 11–16
Gender of entry
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
School capacity
10
Pupils on roll
9
URN
148929

Admissions

Local authority
Birmingham

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

Inspection information published by Ofsted, shown in Ofsted's own words.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 16 June 2026 · Published 17 July 2026

Renewed education inspection framework (non-association independent schools)

Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Early years (where applicable)
Not applicable
Post-16 provision (where applicable)
Not applicable
Leadership and governance
Expected standard

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Independent school standards

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Overall compliance

All standards met

Complies with its registration agreement.

Previous inspection information

  • Ofsted inspection

    Inspected 14 May 2024 · Published 27 June 2024

    Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement

    Safeguarding was effective: Yes

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Source: Ofsted · Inspections and outcomes. Official Ofsted page for this school

Location

Address
New Horizon Academy, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DY
Local authority
Birmingham

Inspection

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Inspectorate
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