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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/05/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1205
Number of Boys: 836
Number of Girls: 369

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani61.60%742
African7.50%90
Bangladeshi5.90%71
Other (any other ethnic group)5.40%65
Other Mixed5.30%64
Other White2.70%32
White and Asian2.20%26
White British2.10%25
Other Asian1.70%20
White and Black Caribbean1.30%16
Caribbean1.10%13
Other Black0.70%9
Indian0.70%8
White and Black African0.60%7
Gypsy/Roma0.60%7
Unclassified0.50%6
Chinese0.30%4
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.65)
Of the 241 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 230 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.65
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.21
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
43%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
56%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
43%
Town average
41%
Local authority average
43%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
48.5
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
46.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.0
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
91%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.