Hodge Hill Girls' School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 June 2026

Most pupils enjoy learning at this caring and inclusive school. Pupils understand the school's 'PRIDE' values of partnerships, respect, inspiration, determination and excellence. They say these help them understand how to behave and learn. The curriculum is typically taught well. Pupils achieve very well in national examinations, particularly disadvantaged pupils. They are well prepared for their next steps. Staff understand the barriers to learning that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have. Teaching is generally well adapted to address these barriers. As a result, pupils with SEND make secure progress from their starting points. Most pupils behave well, show respect to others and have positive attitudes to learning. They socialise well together at break and lunch times. Pupils feel safe in school and know they have supportive staff they can talk to if they have any worries. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, staff deal with it effectively. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and pupils with SEND, have high attendance. Pupils benefit from an excellent range of extra-curricular activities that broaden their experiences and develop their talents and interests. Pupils make very good use of these. For example, pupils enjoy attending a range of sports clubs, the STEM club and the photography club. Pupils also enjoy 'drop down' days, where they take part in activities that enrich the curriculum, develop their understanding of cultures and help them learn about careers. For example, pupils enjoy the annual culture day where they celebrate and learn about the different cultures in the school and community. During science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) days, pupils learn about exotic animals, coding, engineering, healthy eating and teamwork. The school also provides pupils with a range of trips and visits. Pupils enjoy going to museums, local colleges, universities and art exhibitions.

What the school should improve

• Leaders need to ensure that all pupils develop their self-discipline so they consistently show high levels of respect and rarely need to be reminded about how to behave.
• Leaders need to ensure consistency in how well teaching is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Leaders need to ensure that the systems in place to improve punctuality lead to sustained and notable improvements in pupils’ punctuality.

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