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Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College
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Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College
- Secondary
- Birmingham B13 8QB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Staff quickly assess pupils’ needs and put the provision in place to meet needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive across the school; bullying is very rare.
Strengths and Challenges: A few cases where staff overload pupils with too much language.
Parent Satisfaction: Staff and parents are united in their praise for developments.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New headteacher implemented a new curriculum and other positive changes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders and staff closely monitor interactions so that any perceived cases of bullying can be dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Weekly safeguarding team meetings raise the profile of pupils who might be at risk.
Extracurricular Offerings: Visiting poets, artists, and workshops enrich opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Weekly trips into the community help prepare pupils for the world.
Outdoor Facilities: New playground, garden, and library provide exciting learning areas.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, education, advice, and guidance provided from Year 9.
Managing and Supporting SEND: There is a strong focus on meeting pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.
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Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 110 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 13-17 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.9 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1