The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 498
- Capacity
- 59%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Miss Francine Smith (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
10 Sutton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOsborne Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Osborne Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Secondary · 470m away
New Horizon Academy
Independent · 491m away
Inspirations Independent School
Independent · 499m away
Imedia School
Independent · 531m away
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Oscott Manor School
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Highclare School a selective school?
No. Highclare School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Highclare School?
Highclare School currently has 498 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highclare School take?
Highclare School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Highclare School?
Highclare School is in West Midlands, B23 6QL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highclare School have a sixth form?
Yes, Highclare School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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