Hodge Hill Girls' School
100%
Capacity
749
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About Hodge Hill Girls' School
Hodge Hill Girls' School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming girls from age 11 to 16. The school has 749 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 750 places).
Ofsted has rated Hodge Hill Girls' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sonia Adu, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.32 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 48.9. Additionally, ranked 791st out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 83 in Birmingham.
Hodge Hill Girls' School is a popular choice with families — it received 705 applications for 149 places, making it 4.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 133 were first-preference applications.
Hodge Hill Girls' School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 9 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hodge Hill Girls' School include Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sixth Form Centre, Astro Turf, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Martial Arts, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Young Enterprise, Book Club, Newspaper, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.4%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Birmingham, Hodge Hill Girls' School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bromford Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B36 8EY |
| Headteacher | Sonia Adu |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 749 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.4% |
| School Capacity | 749 / 750 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.32)
791st of 3,141
Nationally
73rd of 371
In West Midlands
24th of 83
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed149
705
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
133 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hodge Hill Girls' School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Bromford Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B36 8EY
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