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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JG

Foundation school
Pupils
1,643
Ages
11-18
FSM
42.6%
Attainment 8
42.0
Ofsted
Good
May 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.1%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.6%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
5.4%
EBacc 9-4
6.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.82
A*-A Grades
22.6%
A*-B Grades
50.4%
AAB+ %
10.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 97 students entered

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About Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Holly Lodge High School College of Science is a secondary school in Smethwick, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 1,643 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JG | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holly Lodge High School College of Science, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holly Lodge High School College of Science

What is Holly Lodge High School College of Science's Ofsted rating?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Holly Lodge High School College of Science's latest exam results?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holly Lodge High School College of Science located?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science is a secondary school in Smethwick, Sandwell (B67 7JG).
How many pupils attend Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science has around 1,643 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holly Lodge High School College of Science with other schools?
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