Cockshut Hill School
Birmingham, B26 2HX · Birmingham · secondary school
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71st of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 157 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.6 · 18 | 30% | 0.53 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.54 · 14 | 25% | 0.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.1 · 24 | 10% | 0.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cockshut Hill School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school runs an Army Cadet Force Detachment (Rifles).
Getting in
The published school roll is 977 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,580. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How does the Army Cadet Force Detachment integrate with the wider curriculum or extracurricular schedule?
What Ofsted said about Cockshut Hill School
Overview
Leaders have transformed the school, ensuring the aim of ‘nothing but the best’ applies to every aspect of provision. The report highlights significant progress since the previous inspection, with pupils exhibiting positive behaviour and a strong commitment to learning. Personal development is described as a ‘golden thread’ running through the leaders’ vision, supported by extensive enrichment opportunities.
Strengths
- Personal development is ‘exemplary in its practice’, with a meticulously planned curriculum including fortnightly PSHE lessons and community work.
- Curriculum planning is detailed, ensuring knowledge is remembered, with ‘ambitious planning’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils exemplifying ‘SOAR’ aims (Smart, Organised, Ambitious and Respectful) and low-level disruption being ‘very rare’.
- Reading is prioritised as ‘fundamental to the school’, with sufficient time placed on developing fluency and enjoyment.
- Staff report ‘exceptionally high levels of professional satisfaction’, and leaders are conscious of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to work with parents to improve attendance, which remains high for some pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged, leading to a ‘fractured experience of education’.
- Leaders need to ensure they continue to embed their approach to assessing and supporting pupils with reading difficulties, particularly those arriving at different points in the school year, so all can access the full curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘highly developed culture of safeguarding’ and robust recruitment practices.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.3 |
| 2024/25 | 38.3 |
| 2025/26 | 41.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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