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Waseley Hills High School
Ages 11–18741 pupils
Waseley Hills High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham, within the Worcestershire local authority. The school has around 741 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Waseley Hills High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 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 4Below average
Attainment 840.5
England avg 45.1 · was 44.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
England avg 45% · was 41% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry25%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.42
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelD+
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 24.2
A-level grade (best 3)D+
APS best 3: 24.2
AAB or better0%
Retention89%
Value added+0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake28.5%
Free school meals28.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled71%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.0%
Attendance89.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence33.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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