Holly Lodge High School College of Science, Smethwick
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2013 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
46.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
62
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,636 pupils
1,650 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Smethwick
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Smethwick
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
5,176
Applications
4,326
Got 1st preference
81.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.41652%
Overall absence
24.30976%
Persistent absence
1,485
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
George Betts Primary Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
Devonshire Infant Academy
Rood End Primary School
Galton Valley Primary School
Crocketts Community Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Lyng Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
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