Highclare School

URN: 103576 • West Midlands B23 6QL

Overview

Name
Highclare School
URN
103576
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Francine Smith (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
01213737400
Website
Visit
Address
10 Sutton Road, West Midlands B23 6QL

Summary

Highclare School is an independent day school located in Birmingham, catering to a mixed-gender student body aged 2 to 18. With a current enrolment of 498 pupils and a capacity of 840, the school has been providing quality education for over 90 years. Highclare emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment, aiming to develop well-rounded, confident individuals through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The school offers specialist teaching in subjects such as Languages, Music, and Physical Education from the Pre-Preparatory stage, alongside a wide range of GCSE and A Level options. Highclare also promotes a super-curriculum that includes additional skills development in areas like debating and extended Mathematics. With over 60 extracurricular clubs available each week, the school encourages students to explore their interests and talents.

Highclare prides itself on small class sizes, ensuring that each pupil is known and valued. The school fosters strong relationships with families, supporting students' academic and personal development through a dedicated pastoral care system. This commitment to student well-being is reflected in the school's excellent academic outcomes and the positive feedback from parents and students alike.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
840
Pupils
498
Boys
278
Girls
220
FSM %
Open date
1957-10-11
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 498 278 220 840
2024-09-11 524 289 235 840
2023-09-11 528 298 230 840 0.00
2022-09-11 528 298 230 840 0.00
2021-09-11 503 269 234 840 0.00
2020-09-11 531 276 255 840 0.00

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