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Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.5 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
664
Capacity
650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this secondary school stands out in Birmingham. The school boasts a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.4, with 74% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, the EBacc entry percentage is relatively low at 30%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 48.4 | Top 36% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 30% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child is happy
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.2%
Asian Pakistani31.3%
Other6.6%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
White Other2.9%
Asian Chinese2.6%
Black African2.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.42838, -1.88761 · B13 0SF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103501
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheelers Lane Technology College rated by Ofsted?
Wheelers Lane Technology College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Wheelers Lane Technology College a good school?
Wheelers Lane Technology College scores 87.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wheelers Lane Technology College?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wheelers Lane Technology College receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wheelers Lane Technology College in GCSEs?
Wheelers Lane Technology College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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