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Holyhead School
Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0HN, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.0 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,271
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 83% of students progressing to university, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with GCSE attainment at 43.2, placing it in the top 64% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 87% of respondents recommending the school, although only 33% achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 43.2 | Bottom 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 83% | 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%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
77%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani21.2%
Asian Indian18.9%
Asian Bangladeshi17.2%
Black African9.6%
Black Caribbean7.2%
White Other6.1%
Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black Other2.4%
Asian Other1.4%
White British1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.50524, -1.94662 · B21 0HN
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137034
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holyheadschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holyhead School rated by Ofsted?
Holyhead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is Holyhead School a good school?
Holyhead School scores 45.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Holyhead School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holyhead School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holyhead School in GCSEs?
Holyhead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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