Holte School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wheeler Street Lozells Birmingham West Midlands B19 2EP |
| Phone | 01215664370 |
| Reference Number | 103509 |
Holte School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating in overall effectiveness and all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school fosters a calm and inclusive environment where students are respectful and supported, particularly in their pastoral care. High expectations for behaviour and learning have been established, leading to above-average attendance and a strong school community involved in various extracurricular activities. Despite its strengths, the school faces challenges in ensuring consistent delivery of the curriculum across subjects, which impacts students' academic success. While leaders have a clear vision for improvement and support students with special educational needs well, there are gaps in provision, particularly regarding timely career information for pupils. Nevertheless, the leadership is well-informed and is actively working to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1159 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.99%
Girls: 49.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 73.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 89 | 193 |
| 8 | 95 | 96 | 191 |
| 9 | 96 | 97 | 193 |
| 10 | 103 | 88 | 191 |
| 11 | 116 | 115 | 231 |
| 12 | 54 | 49 | 103 |
| 13 | 23 | 34 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 26.9% |
| African | 13.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White, British | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Calm and safe learning environment.
- Exceptional quality of pastoral care.
- High expectations for pupil learning and conduct.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and character education.
- Above-average pupil attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation affecting pupil outcomes.
- Delayed provision of career guidance impacting students' experience of the world of work.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.3 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 103 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 141 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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