Open Other Secondary Mixed

Fortis Academy

Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B44 8NU
Part of: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Fortis Academy
Birmingham, B44 8NU
1,294 Pupils
2,124 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
51.20% FSM %
650 Boys
644 Girls
About Fortis Academy

Fortis Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,294 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,124. Current headteacher: Joseph Clark.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Perry Barr
Ward Oscott
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-12-2016
UKPRN 10061450
URN 143435
Data Last Updated 09-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jacob Axton Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roland Ogun Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sally Peers Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Satinder Sira Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Thewlis Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Robin Thompson Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fortis Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Fortis Academy has 1,294 pupils, with a capacity of 2,124.
Fortis Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Fortis Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Fortis Academy is Mr Joseph Clark.
Fortis Academy is at Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NU, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Fortis Academy: Has a sixth form.
Fortis Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Clark
Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NU
01213666611
fortisacademy.org.uk/
Location
B44 8NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143435
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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