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Cockshut Hill School

Birmingham, B26 2HXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.54
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
114 1st-choice / 210 places
Ranking
#2,652
of 3,141 nationally

About Cockshut Hill School

Cockshut Hill School is a mixed secondary in Birmingham that currently educates 954 pupils against a capacity of 1,580, meaning it is operating well below its potential intake. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 59.7%, significantly higher than the national average and a clear indicator of the community it serves. Despite this spare capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 656 applications for 210 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.12. Only 114 of those applicants named it as their first preference, and all 114 were offered a place, suggesting that while demand is strong, many families are listing it lower down their choices. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision, so its focus is squarely on the 11–16 age range.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCockshut Hill, Birmingham, Birmingham, B26 2HX
HeadteacherJody Clarke
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils954
Free School Meals (FSM)59.7%
School Capacity954 / 1,580 (60% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
TheatreLibraryGymnasiumScience LabsICT SuiteSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingBasketballMartial ArtsFootballCross CountryRugby

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsEco ClubDebateArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Cockshut Hill School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.