Holte School
Birmingham, B19 2EP · Birmingham · secondary school
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62nd 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 — 5.6/10 against 150 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 34.0 · 22 | 30% | 0.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.01 · 50 | 25% | 1.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holte School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 23.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Excel Club and attend the Oxplore Festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,127 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,160. 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 the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Holte School
Overview
Holte School is described as a "calm and safe environment" where pupils learn well and treat others with "evident respect." The inspection found that staff provide an "exceptional quality of pastoral care" and that the school has established a consistent approach to behaviour, resulting in attendance above the national average.
Strengths
- Staff deliver an "ambitious, broad curriculum" that reflects pupils’ varied cultures and supports those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
- Teachers have a "secure grasp of their subjects" and use testing to help pupils remember previous learning, ensuring work builds on existing knowledge.
- The school offers an "impressive programme of personal development" that teaches healthy relationships and conflict resolution, earning national recognition.
- Leaders identify pupils with weaker reading skills early and provide extra help, enabling them to "catch up well."
- The inclusive sixth form provides "personalised help" and impartial careers advice, with students attending well and using study time wisely.
Areas to improve
- The school must address "inconsistencies in how effectively the curriculum is delivered" within and between subjects, which leads to variation in classroom practice and pupil outcomes.
- Leaders need to clarify how they will use monitoring processes to secure high-quality curriculum delivery across the school.
- The careers education programme does not provide some information "early enough," restricting pupils’ experience of the world of work.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.5 |
| 2024/25 | 39.4 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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