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Highclare School
10 Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6QL, Birmingham
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
498
Capacity
840
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.5 and 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The EBacc entry rate of 30% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, though there may be room for improvement in higher grade achievements, as only 47% reached grade 5 or above. Overall, the school provides a supportive learning environment for students aged 2-19.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.5 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 72% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 47% | No UK data |
| 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% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | No UK data |
Location
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52.52802, -1.83644 · B23 6QL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103576
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.highclareschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highclare School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Highclare School a good school?
Highclare School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Highclare School in GCSEs?
Highclare School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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