Located in Birmingham, Hodge Hill College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hodge Hill College currently has around 1205 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.4% boys and 30.6% girls. Around 48.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (61.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 14% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bromford Road, Birmingham, B36 8HB |
| Website: | http://www.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217837807 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hannah Herrmann |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103503 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/05/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1205 |
| Number of Boys: | 836 |
| Number of Girls: | 369 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 61.60% | 742 |
| African | 7.50% | 90 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.90% | 71 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.40% | 65 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 64 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 26 |
| White British | 2.10% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 13 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill Primary School 76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Primary School 76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromford Infant School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8JH | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromford Junior School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8JH | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tame Valley Community School Chillinghome Road , B36 8QJ | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 95 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 635 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.