Fox Hollies School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Highbury Community Campus Queensbridge Road Moseley Birmingham West Midlands B13 8QB |
| Phone | 01214646566 |
| Reference Number | 103625 |
Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College, a maintained special school in Birmingham, is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas evaluated. The school is dedicated to helping students find their place in the community, providing a warm and supportive environment that encourages independence and communication. Under the leadership of a new headteacher since September 2019, the school has implemented a new curriculum and various exciting resources, such as a new library and independent living skills flat, which enrich the learning experience for its 108 students aged 11 to 19. While the school's leaders and staff are praised for their commitment to meeting the special educational needs of their students, there are areas that require improvement. For example, the curriculum needs to ensure better sequencing and to build appropriately on students' prior knowledge. Additionally, some staff interactions with pupils do not consistently consider their communication needs. The school is actively working on these improvements and is well-positioned to enhance its performance further in the future.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 112 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.07%
Girls: 33.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 64.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.4% |
| Pakistani | 24.1% |
| African | 7.1% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management
- Positive and caring relationships within the school
- Effective support for students with SEND
- Engaging curriculum and learning resources
- Commitment to promoting independence and communication skills
- Effective safeguarding measures
- Active community engagement opportunities for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not sufficiently well sequenced in some subjects
- Some lesson content does not build on prior knowledge effectively
- Inconsistency in adapting communication methods to match pupils' needs
- Over-supporting pupils, limiting their independence and problem-solving skills
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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