Holly Lodge High School College of Science

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JGOpen in maps

Holly Lodge High School College of Science is a secondary school in Smethwick for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 2nd of 2 secondary schools in Smethwick. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 May 2013, report published 13 June 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

277 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.1

42.1, 4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths34.7%

34.7%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths54.2%

54.2%, 10.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc11.6%

11.6%, 28.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.60

3.60, 0.49 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

74 students

Average point score per A level entry32.82

32.82, 2.18 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,636 pupils on roll, with places for 1,650

Eligible for free school meals44.4%

44.4%, 17.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language48.9%

48.9%, 27.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.2%

10.2%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holly Lodge High School College of Science

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bristnall Hall Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 48.1
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.3
Sandwell Valley School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 0.4
Q3 Academy Langley1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.8
Sandwell Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.1

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
The Smethwick Health and Wellbeing Education Trust
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Imran Iqbal
Phone
01215580691
Website
holly-lodge.org
Address
Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JG
Local authority
Sandwell
URN
104018

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.