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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JG

Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.246.4
2023/2439.946.4
2024/2542.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.190.00
2023/24-0.100.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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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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Nearby secondary schools

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Bristnall Hall Academy
1.56 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
1.61 km away · Free schools
Good
Sandwell Valley School
1.64 km away · Other independent school
Q3 Academy Langley
1.69 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Sandwell Academy
1.8 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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