The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 125 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 664
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Scott Wheeldon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Special school · 320m away
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 455m away
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Secondary · 537m away
Kings Heath Secondary School
Secondary · 736m away
Swanshurst School
Secondary · 740m away
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 840m away
Colmore Junior School
Primary · 840m away
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wheelers Lane Technology College a selective school?
No. Wheelers Lane Technology College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wheelers Lane Technology College's Ofsted rating?
Wheelers Lane Technology College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wheelers Lane Technology College?
Wheelers Lane Technology College currently has 664 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wheelers Lane Technology College take?
Wheelers Lane Technology College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wheelers Lane Technology College?
Wheelers Lane Technology College is in Birmingham, B13 0SF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wheelers Lane Technology College have a sixth form?
No, Wheelers Lane Technology College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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