The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 954
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 59.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- SUMMIT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jody Clarke
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cockshut Hill, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarretts Green Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Oaklands School
Independent · 638m away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Primary · 708m away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Primary · 787m away
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Secondary · 815m away
Lyndon Green Infant School
Primary · 991m away
Lyndon Green Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brays School
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cockshut Hill School a selective school?
No. Cockshut Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cockshut Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Cockshut Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cockshut Hill School?
Cockshut Hill School currently has 954 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cockshut Hill School take?
Cockshut Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cockshut Hill School?
Cockshut Hill School is in Birmingham, B26 2HX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cockshut Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Cockshut Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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