The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,159
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 61.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Simon Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wheeler Street, Lozells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2EP
Town setting
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Nishkam High School
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Aston Manor Academy
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Brearley Nursery School
Nursery · 975m away
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Primary · 1.2km away
Titan Aston Academy
Free school · 1.2km away
Oakbridge School
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Questions parents ask
Is Holte School a selective school?
No. Holte School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holte School's Ofsted rating?
Holte School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holte School?
Holte School currently has 1,159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holte School take?
Holte School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holte School?
Holte School is in Birmingham, B19 2EP, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holte School have a sixth form?
Yes, Holte School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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