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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
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- Birmingham B32 3AE
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is a Secondary, Girls school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 650 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in Hillcrest School's The Oaks Sixth Form. Our sixth-form centre welcomes all students regardless of gender. We provide a variety of academic and Level 3 vocational courses with a variety of paths, all of which are instructed by subject-matter experts. Hillcrest Sixth Form students do very well, and we are very happy with our 2017 A-Level and Level 3 BTEC results. Once more, we had a 100% pass rate at A Level, with 20% of the submissions receiving an A*/A. We provide excellent teaching and learning in a welcoming and caring atmosphere. Each student has a Personal Tutor assigned to them, with whom they will meet to discuss their academic progress. Throughout their stay in the Sixth Form, students will be supported by pastoral advice and counselling that is always available thanks to a system in place. Every Wednesday, students have the chance to participate in the Enrichment programme and earn additional credentials. Both Year 12 and Year 13 students have the option of completing the Extended Project Qualification over the course of one or two years. Students are guided step-by-step through the university application process during enrichment, and a variety of guest speakers from higher education, apprenticeships, jobs, or training offer them advise and direction. The excellent results that our students achieve have allowed recent Year 13 leavers to gain places at Russell Group Universities on a wide range of degree programmes including law, biomedical science and politics. I sincerely hope that you will find the information on our website to be both useful and interesting, and that after reading it, you will decide to enrol in The Oaks Sixth Form at Hillcrest School. We encourage visits to the sixth form and eagerly await your application.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | 14.6 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.83 | 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 | 54.8 | 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 | 52% | 35.04% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 46.38% | 45.2% |
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 | 84% | 29.75% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 14.2% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 18.8% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 3.01 | 2.96 |
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 | 93% | 92.15% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.03% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 35.71% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 32.57% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.89% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.01% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.8 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 44% 4 | 29.68% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 10 | 43.3% | 43.33% |
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 | 80% | 30.44% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 1 | 13.16% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 2 | 19.23% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.94 | 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 | 90% | 93.05% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 89.81% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 34.05% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 35.08% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 9.31% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.57% | 2.77% |
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 | 0.84 | 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 | 52.3 | 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 | 48% 16 | 28.1% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 11 | 41.32% | 42.55% |
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 | 75% | 28.54% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 2 | 12.15% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% 13 | 17.43% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.85 | 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 | 94% | 90.96% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.7% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 26.92% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 34.27% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 11.89% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.97% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.32% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.88% | 2.07% |
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 | 0.22 | 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 | 46.6 | 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% | 29.83% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 43.5% | 43.01% |
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 | 70% | 29.94% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 16.07% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 17.96% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 94% | 85.71% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.03% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 27.76% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 33.41% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.35% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.5% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.47% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.64 | 31.05 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.86 | 30.54 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.9% | 17.42% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 18 | 232 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 70.31% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.73% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 9.5% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 12.1% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.45 3 | 26.91 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.33 6 | 25.89 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 10.66% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 28 | 211 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 67.85% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.94% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 13.02% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.96% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.00 3 | 26.07 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.78 | 25.6 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 9.96% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.28% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.49% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.45% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.13% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25 | 22.83 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.38 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.51% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 24.4% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 11.33% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.51% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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