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Hodge Hill College
Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8HB, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.2 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,205
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.0 places it in the top 55% nationally, although the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is 40%. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 39%, indicating a moderate level of engagement in the English Baccalaureate subjects, overall parental feedback suggests a positive experience for families.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2016Older 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Parent View (120 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Progress is communicated
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School responds to concerns
78%
School keeps me informed
78%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani61.6%
Black African7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.9%
Other5.4%
Mixed Other5.3%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White British2.1%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.50157, -1.82051 · B36 8HB
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103503
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hodge Hill College rated by Ofsted?
Hodge Hill College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2016.
Is Hodge Hill College a good school?
Hodge Hill College scores 62.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Hodge Hill College?
Based on 120 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hodge Hill College receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hodge Hill College in GCSEs?
Hodge Hill College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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