Highclare School, West Midlands
Highclare School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in West Midlands. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Highclare School in detail
Highclare School in its own words
In its own words: "The Strategic Aim To provide a firm base from which high quality education is delivered and a community facility is offered in line with Highclare’s aims and ethos. The School Aims and Ethos • To provide high quality teaching and to encourage independent learning and individual excellence within a secure and happy environment."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to take this opportunity to introduce you to our Sixth Form at Highclare School. Highclare Sixth Form is a place where you will thrive as an individual both academically and personally. This is a most exciting time as you make the transition to becoming an independent young adult."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Birmingham
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Highclare School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Highclare School are Imedia School (0.3 miles, Good); Oscott Academy (1.4 miles, Outstanding); The Shrubbery School Ltd (1.8 miles); and The Wisdom Academy (2.4 miles, Requires improvement).
Imedia SchoolOscott AcademyThe Shrubbery School LtdThe Wisdom Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 63% went on to university or other higher education and 25% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 44 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 7 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Erdington Rail Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edwards Road (before), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Highclare School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 April 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 April 2023
Short Visit
14 May 2019
Regulatory Compliance
3 October 2018
Integrated
18 November 2014
About
Highclare School was founded in 1932 and is an independent primary, secondary school and sixth form on three sites in the Birmingham area, providing children's education from 2 to 19 years.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Highclare School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Highclare School
Football Final by William
6 May 2026
WMFS Water Safety Message
6 Jan 2026
Highclare School Flying Club
4 Dec 2025
Choir Singing in the Community 2025
13 Nov 2025
Swimming Gala by Louis
17 Oct 2025
Online Safety Workshop
15 Oct 2025
From Highclare School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Highclare School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Highclare School.
- Marmadukes Abbey Kids ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Our Special Angels-New HorizonsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Honey Bears Nursery and Out of School Club890m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 76
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 17
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 76 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 61 slight.
17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
469 pupils
840 places
371 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Midlands
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Midlands
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
10.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
469
Total Pupils
270
Boys
199
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Highclare School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Highclare School
What are GCSE results like at Highclare School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Highclare School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Highclare School last inspected?
Highclare School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Highclare School?
Highclare School has around 469 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Highclare School?
Highclare School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Highclare School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Marmadukes Abbey Kids Club (registered, not yet graded) and Our Special Angels-New Horizons (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Highclare School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 76 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 61 slight. 17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Highclare School?
Highclare School is at 10 Sutton Road, Erdington, West Midlands, B23 6QL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)