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Wheelers Lane Technology College
Ages 11–16664 pupils
Wheelers Lane Technology College is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 664 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Wheelers Lane Technology College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.4
England avg 45.1 · was 49.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry30%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.18
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake40.3%
Free school meals40.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language38.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Wheelers Lane Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miSt Dunstan's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miThe Dame Ellen Pinsent SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miBishop Challoner Catholic CollegeGood · 0.3 miKings Heath Secondary SchoolGood · 0.5 miKings Heath Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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