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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

State school · Smethwick, B67 7JG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,643 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,643 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Imran Iqbal

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Galton Valley Primary School 17 %
Other 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Devonshire Junior Academy 14 %
George Betts Primary Academy 13 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Victoria Park Primary 5 %
Crocketts Community Primary School 4 %
Cape Primary School 4 %
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery 4 %
Rood End Primary School 3 %
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 3 %
Shireland Hall Primary Academy 2 %
Bearwood Primary School 2 %
King George V Primary School 2 %
St Matthew's CofE Primary School 2 %
St Philip's Catholic Primary School 1 %
Lyng Primary School 1 %
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 1 %
Wattville Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
85%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
26.7%
LA avg.
35.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.43
LA avg.
27.89
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
103
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,643
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory

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Contact the school

Address

Holly Lane
Smethwick
West Midlands
B67 7JG
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Telephone: 0121 558 0691

Email: info@holly-lodge.org

Website: http://www.holly-lodge.org

Local authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7JG
1,643 Pupil numbers
42.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
52 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
103 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
26.7%
LA avg.
35.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.90
LA avg.
41.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.10 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 4
Punjabi GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 286 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 282 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 285 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
5.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.43
LA avg.
27.89
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 35 B
Psychology GCE A level 19 B
Mathematics GCE A level 8 B
Law GCE A level 8 A
English Literature GCE A level 8 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 9 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 B
Biology GCE A level 10 C
Sociology GCE AS level 5 C
Mathematics GCE AS level 8 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 10 D
Biology GCE AS level 12 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Holly Lodge High School College of Science is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory
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