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Hodge Hill College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Hannah Herrmann

location_onBirmingham, B36 8HB

language Visit Website phone 1217837807

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,221

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Attainment 8

45.1

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GCSE Rank

#42 in Birmingham

#1,727 of 3,216 nationally

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Hodge Hill College is a Community school secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Hodge Hill College is a community school in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,205 pupils on roll, of whom 55% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1, placing the school #42 in Birmingham and #1,727 of 3,216 nationally. 39.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

39.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.2%

Entering EBacc39.40%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42.90%

EBacc APS3.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.02

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.75

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 October 2021

Inspection Report

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25 May 2016

Inspection Report

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19 September 2014

Inspection Report

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08 April 2014

Inspection Report

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06 February 2013

Inspection Report

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08 November 2010

Inspection Report

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05 November 2008

Inspection Report

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20 February 2008

Inspection Report

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20 November 2007

Inspection Report

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30 January 2007

Inspection Report

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08 November 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-05-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-04-08

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

6pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,205 pupils. During this period, there were 54 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,205	54	4.5%	7.3%	6
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,204	62	5.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,211	66	5.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,217	38	3.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,216	31	2.5%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,214	45	3.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,221	44	3.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,225	37	3.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,215	17	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,213	35	2.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,216	32	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,198	24	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,196	18	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,203	24	2.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,210	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,210	13	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,224	26	2.1%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,218	16	1.3%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,215	16	1.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,226	17	1.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,216	14	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,215	24	2.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,229	38	3.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,197	12	1.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,199	27	2.3%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,200	32	2.7%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

34.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree63%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree53%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know12%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree66%

agree25%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree77%

agree19%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree73%

agree21%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree78%

agree18%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree69%

agree24%

disagree1%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree69%

agree23%

disagree3%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes96%

no4%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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