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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
- Secondary
- Birmingham B32 3AE
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Good progress in all subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; polite and welcoming
Qualifications and Training: Attending middle leadership courses
Current Educational Practices: Good-quality training; updated teaching practices
Strengths and Challenges: Good subject knowledge, but some lessons could be better organized
Communication: Not enough parent views from surveys to draw conclusions
Parent Satisfaction: Views not sufficient to trigger results
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective listening to student views
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on continual improvement and raising standards
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rare, quickly dealt with
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding care; students feel extremely safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Students show excitement and active participation
Career Counselling Services: First-rate information and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Make good progress in post-16 courses
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good progress similar to others; well-supported by teachers and assistants
Subjects Offered: Variety of subjects including modern foreign languages, geography, history; strong in vocational subjects
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is a Secondary, Girls school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 652 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in Hillcrest School's The Oaks Sixth Form. Our sixth-form centre welcomes all students regardless of gender. We provide a variety of academic and Level 3 vocational courses with a variety of paths, all of which are instructed by subject-matter experts. Hillcrest Sixth Form students do very well, and we are very happy with our 2017 A-Level and Level 3 BTEC results. Once more, we had a 100% pass rate at A Level, with 20% of the submissions receiving an A*/A. We provide excellent teaching and learning in a welcoming and caring atmosphere. Each student has a Personal Tutor assigned to them, with whom they will meet to discuss their academic progress. Throughout their stay in the Sixth Form, students will be supported by pastoral advice and counselling that is always available thanks to a system in place. Every Wednesday, students have the chance to participate in the Enrichment programme and earn additional credentials. Both Year 12 and Year 13 students have the option of completing the Extended Project Qualification over the course of one or two years. Students are guided step-by-step through the university application process during enrichment, and a variety of guest speakers from higher education, apprenticeships, jobs, or training offer them advise and direction. The excellent results that our students achieve have allowed recent Year 13 leavers to gain places at Russell Group Universities on a wide range of degree programmes including law, biomedical science and politics. I sincerely hope that you will find the information on our website to be both useful and interesting, and that after reading it, you will decide to enrol in The Oaks Sixth Form at Hillcrest School. We encourage visits to the sixth form and eagerly await your application.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.6 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.30% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.94 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 4 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 10 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 1 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 2 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 16 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 11 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 2 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% 13 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.15 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.12 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.30% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 31 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 87% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.64 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.86 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.9% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 18 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.45 3 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.33 6 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 28 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.00 3 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.78 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
