Is Holly Lodge High School College of Science a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Holly Lodge High School College of Science's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Holly Lodge High School College of Science averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.5 (England: 46.2). 29.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Holly Lodge High School College of Science?

Applications for Year 7 places at Holly Lodge High School College of Science starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JG

Local ranking7th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1650

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 38.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 29.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 51.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 276

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Higher education: 76.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 6.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

41.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 10.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.9
16-18 Cohort: 248

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1643
Boys: 832 (51%)
Girls: 804 (49%)
Capacity: 1650 (99% full)
SEND: 11.8%
FSM Eligible: 44.1%
EAL: 50.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 102.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,474/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 21.8%
Asian Indian: 20.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 14.0%
Black African: 11.1%
Asian Other: 8.6%
Other: 5.3%
White Other: 3.9%
White British: 3.2%

21.8%

Asian Pakistani

20.6%

Asian Indian

14.0%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01215580691

head@holly-lodge.org

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Holly Lane

Smethwick, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 104018
UKPRN: 10015760
Establishment No.: 4138
Trust: The Smethwick Health and Wellbeing Education Trust

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