Located in Birmingham, Wheelers Lane Technology College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a boys 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.
Wheelers Lane Technology College currently has around 664 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 31.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 14% who stay in school sixth forms and 60% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Wheelers Lane, Birmingham, B13 0SF |
| Website: | http://www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214442864 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Scott Wheeldon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103501 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 650 |
| Number of Pupils: | 664 |
| Number of Boys: | 664 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.20% | 214 |
| Pakistani | 31.30% | 208 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.60% | 44 |
| Indian | 6.30% | 42 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 25 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 19 |
| Chinese | 2.60% | 17 |
| African | 2.60% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 16 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 64 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Junior School Bagnell Road , B13 0SJ | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Infant School Bagnell Road , B13 0SJ | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Drayton Road , Kings Heath B14 7LP | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Secondary School Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 350 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.