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Plantsbrook School
Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.1 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,570
Capacity
1,498
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in its Attainment 8 score, which ranks in the top 23% nationally. The school boasts a high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, at 78%, and a commendable 69% progression to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 79% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2019Older 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. | 51.8 | Top 23% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 72% | Top 15% 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%. | 46% | Top 15% 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%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 144 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (190 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child feels safe
84%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
76%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
66%
School keeps me informed
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
Asian Pakistani4.5%
Asian Indian4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Chinese3.2%
White Other2.9%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.55870, -1.81856 · B72 1RB
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137053
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteplantsbrookschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Plantsbrook School rated by Ofsted?
Plantsbrook School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2019.
Is Plantsbrook School a good school?
Plantsbrook School scores 66.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Plantsbrook School?
Based on 190 Ofsted Parent View responses, Plantsbrook School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Plantsbrook School in GCSEs?
Plantsbrook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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