Holly Lodge High School College of Science

A good foundation school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holly Lodge High School College of Science.

Smethwick, B677JG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.1%
Continue in education or training
78.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 83.0%
Sustained employment
22.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 May 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holly Lane
Smethwick, B677JG
Phone
1215580691
Website
holly-lodge.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104018
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JG
Website
www.holly-lodge.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The Smethwick Health and Wellbeing Education Trust
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,618
Free School Meals
40.7% (659 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
English Attainment 8:
8.7
Maths Attainment 8:
7.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
3.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.1%
Ebacc Languages:
8.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.28 to 0.07
University Progression:
83.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
83.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
7.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
83%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
72 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
83.0 (+26.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
101 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
202
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,618 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(18 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★★
(12 students)
Biology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(35 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ambition | Opportunity | Community"

Ambition Opportunity Community

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Will Mellor emphasising ambition, opportunity, and community, high expectations, and a commitment to success for all within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Facilities

Specialist rooms and facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 curriculum includes English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Computing and Design and Technology, with French or Additional Literacy via Bridging Curriculum. Key Stage 4 curriculum includes English, Maths and Science at all students, with options including History, Religious Studies, Geography, Art, Music, Drama, French, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Animal Care, Computer Science, Business Studies, I-Media, Triple Science, Design and Technology, and Food and Nutrition. Sixth Form offers A-levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, English Literature, History, Geography, Religious Studies, French, Art, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Computer Science, and Design and Technology, plus vocational qualifications such as Applied Science, Leisure and Tourism, Health and Social Care, Business, and Computing. The curriculum is complemented by a personal development programme and statutory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE).

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