The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 275 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,643
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- The Smethwick Health and Wellbeing Education Trust
- Head
- Mr Imran Iqbal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Holly Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7JG
Town setting
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Primary · 747m away
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Primary · 1.4km away
Bristnall Hall Technology College
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Bristnall Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
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Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holly Lodge High School College of Science a selective school?
No. Holly Lodge High School College of Science is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holly Lodge High School College of Science's Ofsted rating?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science currently has 1,643 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holly Lodge High School College of Science take?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science is in Smethwick, B67 7JG, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holly Lodge High School College of Science have a sixth form?
Yes, Holly Lodge High School College of Science has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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