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Wheelers Lane Technology College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Wheelers Lane Technology College
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Wheelers Lane Technology College
- Secondary
- Birmingham B13 0SF
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Boys attain higher standards than all students nationally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptionally well-behaved and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Outstanding programme of continuous staff training and development.
Current Educational Practices: Good collaborative working with local schools.
Strengths and Challenges: Consistently high level of expectation, encouragement and support for all learners.
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities for parents to participate in the school community.
Communication: Very large majority of parents are supportive and would recommend the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very supportive and satisfied.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders share a belief in students鈥� capabilities, leading to high expectations and effective resolutions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective tracking of individual students and rapid intervention where required.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students say bullying is extremely rare and resolved quickly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding attention to statutory requirements for health and safety and child protection.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of subjects and activities sustaining commitment to learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School provides vast range of activities motivating students to balance academics and personal achievement.
Career Counselling Services: Extensive guidance and support for future study and employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Boys are exceptionally well-equipped for further study and employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Outstanding progress for disabled boys and those with special educational needs.
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About Us
Wheelers Lane Technology College is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 678 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 63% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 43% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 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 | 34% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 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 | 93% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 53.7 | 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 | 59% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 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 | 18% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 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 | 98% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 0.26 | 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 | 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% 8 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 7 | 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 | 41% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 6 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 9 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 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 | 117 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 47.8 | 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 | 40% 10 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 1 | 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 | 32% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 15 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 11 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 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 | 88% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 51.7 | 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% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 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 | 49% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 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 | 92% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 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% |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wheelers Lane Technology College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1