Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

A good academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre.

Birmingham, B323AE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

31

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.5%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
10.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
26 September 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
Stonehouse Lane
Birmingham, B323AE
Phone
1214643172
Website
hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137346
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, B32 3AE
Website
http://hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HILLCREST SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
Capacity
720 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
652
Free School Meals
55.0% (359 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
English Attainment 8:
11.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
Ebacc English:
97.4%
Ebacc Entry:
50.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.4%
Ebacc Languages:
87.9%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.46
Progress 8 Range:
0.16 to 0.76
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Start Apprenticeships
13.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
15 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
13.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
50.9 (+31.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.5 (+13.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.8 (+10.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.46 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
41 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
82
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
652 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard, Be Kind, Aim High"

Work Hard Be Kind Aim High

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher. Hillcrest School is an 11–16 girls’ school with a mixed sixth form located in south-west Birmingham. The school aims to help students achieve their full potential both academically and socially, combining traditional values with high-quality teaching and a knowledge-rich curriculum. There are high expectations and a focus on strong behaviour, discipline and standards, with a supportive environment to help students become thoughtful, caring and well-educated young adults.

Facilities

Main School Building 1 Classrooms Main School Building 2 Classrooms Main School Entrance Quad Lunchtime Picnic Area Dotcom Meeting Room / IT Facilities Canteen Science Block Sports Hall Gym Technology Centre Food Nutrition and Preparation / Resistant Materials & Textiles / Computer Facility

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