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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Goodgraded 28/09/2022Ages 11–18642 pupilsDoes not apply
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 642 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2022, Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.8 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals53.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language45.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852.1
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry92%
EBacc average point score5.01
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 33.1
Value added-0.06Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.2
Retention100%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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