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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Goodgraded 28/09/2022Ages 11–18642 pupils
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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 28/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.1
England avg 45.1 · was 49.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 49% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry92%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.01
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 33.1
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.3
AAB or better14%
Retention100%
Value added-0.06
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake53.3%
Free school meals53.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language45.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.4%
Attendance91.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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