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Holte School
Wheeler Street, Lozells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2EP, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.3 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,159
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance in preparing students for higher education, with 75% of pupils progressing to university. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly above average nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is lower at 45%. However, the school's strong EBacc entry rate of 79% indicates a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.4 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 79% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi36.3%
Asian Pakistani26.9%
Black African13.8%
Other7.1%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
White British0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.50081, -1.90149 · B19 2EP
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103509
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.holte.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holte School rated by Ofsted?
Holte School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Holte School a good school?
Holte School scores 21.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Holte School in GCSEs?
Holte School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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