Wheelers Lane Technology College, Birmingham
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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping all boys succeed regardless of background. Teachers use detailed information about each student's progress to plan lessons that meet their individual needs. The school has eliminated the lower attainment gap for disadvantaged students that exists in most schools, and boys consistently achieve at the highest levels nationally.
Key Strengths
- Boys achieve higher standards than all students nationally, with progress in the top 3% nationally
- Students eligible for additional funding achieve higher standards and make better progress than all students nationally
- Outstanding teaching by well-trained teachers with excellent tracking of individual student progress
- Exceptional behaviour and safety, with boys being considerate, respectful and well-behaved
- Skilled leadership at all levels driving continuous improvement and effective intervention
Areas for Improvement
- Some more able students who speak English as an additional language could make better progress by giving more detailed and precise verbal and written responses in every subject
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has up-to-date child protection procedures, teachers are vigilant for signs of radicalisation or abuse and take swift, expert action to resolve concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of extra-curricular sessions, local and national charity work, school council, prefects, lead learners, youth parliament involvement
Wheelers Lane Technology College is an outstanding boys' school that has improved from Good to Outstanding. The school delivers high academic standards and develops responsible young men well-equipped for further study and employment.
At a Glance
40.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
101 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
24
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
672 pupils
650 capacity
22 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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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
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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
6.94675%
Overall absence
18.25963%
Persistent absence
701
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
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane Primary School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Colmore Junior School
Kings Heath Primary School
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
Billesley Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Moseley Church of England Primary School
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