Holyhead School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Birmingham, B21 0HN
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 30% in England
58 of 84 in Birmingham
Pupils
1,257
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 43.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 39% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 34% | 35% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 | -0.04 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Windsor Olympus Academy · 0.6 mi · No rating
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- St John Wall Catholic School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Sandwell Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- King Edward VI Handsworth School · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Top 2% in England
- King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Top 38% in England
Best secondary schools in Birmingham · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
Holyhead School is in Middlemore (typical home £182,000, crime very high).
What is Holyhead School's Ofsted rating?
Holyhead School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Holyhead School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Holyhead School is in the bottom 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.