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Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Goodgraded 03/03/2022Ages 11–181,643 pupilsFaithNone
Holly Lodge High School College of Science is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Smethwick, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 1,643 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/03/2022, Holly Lodge High School College of Science was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.4 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Smethwick can view Holly Lodge High School College of Science's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 03/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Value added
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842.1
England avg 45.1 · was 39.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
England avg 45% · was 27% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths54%
England avg 65% · was 52% in 2023/24
EBacc entry12%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.6
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.8
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 41.2
AAB or better11%
Retention95%
Value added+0.25
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake44.4%
Free school meals44.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language48.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled103%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.4%
Attendance90.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence32.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Smethwick
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