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Calthorpe Academy

Darwin Street, Birmingham, B12 0TP
Part of: THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Calthorpe Academy
Birmingham, B12 0TP
430 Pupils
450 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
71.80% FSM %
307 Boys
123 Girls
About Calthorpe Academy

Calthorpe Academy is a Not applicable Academies serving Birmingham and the surrounding area in Birmingham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 430 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Mounir Meghalsi.

Information on Calthorpe Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Ladywood
Ward Bordesley & Highgate
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THRIVE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10047147
URN 141252
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Emily Wilcox Chair of Local Governing Body 02/07/2023 31/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nigel Booton Local Governor 09/06/2025 09/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Gareth Dawes Local Governor 21/10/2024 21/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Yasir Iqbal Local Governor 01/01/2021 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Idowu Oloye Local Governor 12/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Townsend Local Governor 04/02/2021 03/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Vaughton Local Governor 26/10/2023 31/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Elliott Williams Local Governor 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Appointed by academy members
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Frequently Asked Questions
Calthorpe Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Calthorpe Academy has 430 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Calthorpe Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Principal at Calthorpe Academy is Mr Mounir Meghalsi.
Calthorpe Academy is at Darwin Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0TP, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Calthorpe Academy: Has a sixth form.
Calthorpe Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Mounir Meghalsi
Darwin Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0TP
01217734637
www.calthorpe.thrive.ac
Location
B12 0TP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141252
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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