Hodge Hill Primary School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 Primary School currently has around 688 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 41.3% 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 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (74.3%).
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.
| Address: | 76 Twycross Grove, Birmingham, B36 8LD |
| Website: | www.hodgehillprimary.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214642189 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Angela Schofield |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143869 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 688 |
| Number of Boys: | 367 |
| Number of Girls: | 321 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.6% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 74.30% | 511 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 38 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.20% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 23 |
| African | 2.90% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 19 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.70% | 12 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 5 |
| White British | 0.60% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| 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 | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,691 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 | 2,908 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 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Primary School 76 Twycross Grove , Hodge Hill B36 8LD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromford Infant School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8JH | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromford Junior School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8JH | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tame Valley Community School Chillinghome Road , B36 8QJ | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 2,244 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 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 238 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 960 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.