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Hodge Hill Girls' School
Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8EY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.0 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
749
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 35% nationally for Attainment 8. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 68%, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, while the EBacc entry rate of 70% is commendable, there may be opportunities for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, which is currently at 46%.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.7 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani67.7%
Other8.1%
Mixed Other5.9%
Black African5.7%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White British1.5%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.50258, -1.81778 · B36 8EY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103483
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hodge Hill Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Hodge Hill Girls' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2017.
Is Hodge Hill Girls' School a good school?
Hodge Hill Girls' School scores 57.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hodge Hill Girls' School in GCSEs?
Hodge Hill Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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