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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3AE, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
642
Capacity
720
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school stands out with an Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally. A notable 69% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 47% reach grade 5 or above. The high EBacc entry rate of 92% indicates a strong commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum, although there may be room for improvement in higher grade attainment.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2013Older 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. | 52.1 | Top 22% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 92% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Other19.8%
Black African19.0%
Asian Pakistani14.0%
White British10.4%
Black Caribbean4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Chinese3.3%
White Other3.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.44575, -1.98243 · B32 3AE
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137346
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehillcrest.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2013.
Is Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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