The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
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
83%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,205
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Herrmann (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | 06 February 2013
Full inspection
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | 05 November 2008
Full inspection
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2004 | Inspection
Location
Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaufort School
Special school · 1.3km away
Sladefield Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thornton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Colebourne Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Washwood Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Primary · 1.7km away
Blackwater Academy
Independent · 1.8km away
Riverside Education
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hodge Hill College a selective school?
No. Hodge Hill College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Hodge Hill College?
Hodge Hill College currently has 1,205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hodge Hill College take?
Hodge Hill College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hodge Hill College?
Hodge Hill College is in Birmingham, B36 8HB, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hodge Hill College have a sixth form?
No, Hodge Hill College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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