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Plantsbrook School

Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield
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Plantsbrook School

Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RB

A Good-rated secondary school in Sutton Coldfield.

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Pupils
1,570
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.6%
Attainment 8
51.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.4%
Basics 9-5
59.7%

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
71.7%
EBacc APS
4.91
EBacc 9-5
31.3%
EBacc 9-4
45.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.07
A*-A Grades
13.2%
A*-B Grades
37.6%
AAB+ %
9.4%

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 166 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Plantsbrook School

Plantsbrook School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 190 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. The school has around 1,570 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RB | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Plantsbrook School

What is Plantsbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Plantsbrook School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Plantsbrook School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 190 responses): 79% of parents would recommend Plantsbrook School.
What are Plantsbrook School's latest exam results?
Plantsbrook School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Plantsbrook School located?
Plantsbrook School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (B72 1RB).
How many pupils attend Plantsbrook School?
Plantsbrook School has around 1,570 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Plantsbrook School with other schools?
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