Hillcrest School A Specialist Maths and Computing College and Sixth Form Centre
URN: 103482 • Birmingham B32 3AE
Overview
- Name
- Hillcrest School A Specialist Maths and Computing College and Sixth Form Centre
- URN
- 103482
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynda Roan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham B32 3AE
Summary
Hillcrest School is a community secondary school for girls aged 11-16, located in south-west Birmingham, with a mixed sixth form. The school emphasizes a blend of traditional values and modern teaching methods, aiming to foster both academic and social development. With a capacity of 1,061 students, Hillcrest provides a supportive environment where self-discipline, hard work, and high standards of behaviour are encouraged.
The curriculum includes a range of subjects, allowing students to pursue GCSEs, A-levels, and BTEC qualifications tailored to their needs. Recent exam results indicate strong performance, with 68% of students achieving a standard pass in both English and Maths in 2025, and a notable percentage attaining higher grades. The school also promotes the English Baccalaureate, with a significant portion of students meeting the criteria.
Hillcrest prides itself on maintaining a safe and secure learning environment, facilitated by a dedicated team of qualified staff. The school community is described as friendly and inclusive, inviting parents to engage in their children's educational journey and witness the collaborative atmosphere firsthand.
The curriculum includes a range of subjects, allowing students to pursue GCSEs, A-levels, and BTEC qualifications tailored to their needs. Recent exam results indicate strong performance, with 68% of students achieving a standard pass in both English and Maths in 2025, and a notable percentage attaining higher grades. The school also promotes the English Baccalaureate, with a significant portion of students meeting the criteria.
Hillcrest prides itself on maintaining a safe and secure learning environment, facilitated by a dedicated team of qualified staff. The school community is described as friendly and inclusive, inviting parents to engage in their children's educational journey and witness the collaborative atmosphere firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1061
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1061 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1061 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1061 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1061 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1061 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1061 |
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