Holte SchoolWheeler Street , Birmingham

Holte School, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Holte School currently has around 1159 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 61.1% 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 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 36.3%. pakistani pupils make up about 26.9% , followed by african at 13.8%

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 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .