The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.7
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 749
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Sonia Adu (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWard End Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Beaufort School
Special school · 1.2km away
Colebourne Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thornton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sladefield Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Heathlands Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Washwood Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hodge Hill Girls' School a selective school?
No. Hodge Hill Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hodge Hill Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Hodge Hill Girls' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hodge Hill Girls' School?
Hodge Hill Girls' School currently has 749 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hodge Hill Girls' School take?
Hodge Hill Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hodge Hill Girls' School?
Hodge Hill Girls' School is in Birmingham, B36 8EY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hodge Hill Girls' School have a sixth form?
No, Hodge Hill Girls' School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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