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Holyhead School

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Holyhead School

Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

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Pupils
1,271
Ages
11-18
FSM
58.8%
Attainment 8
42.8
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
32.7%

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
36.5%
EBacc APS
3.76
EBacc 9-5
14.4%
EBacc 9-4
19.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.40
A*-A Grades
19.2%
A*-B Grades
46.2%
AAB+ %
9.5%

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 96 students entered

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About Holyhead School

Holyhead School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 1,271 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Milestone Lane, Birmingham, B21 0HN | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holyhead School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Feb 2020 — Good
  3. Dec 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holyhead School

What is Holyhead School's Ofsted rating?
Holyhead School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are Holyhead School's latest exam results?
Holyhead School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holyhead School located?
Holyhead School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B21 0HN).
How many pupils attend Holyhead School?
Holyhead School has around 1,271 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holyhead School with other schools?
View Holyhead School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.