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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Governor Log-in (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Senior School Results (sen)
- Senior School Staff (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Curriculum (sen)
- Senior Extra Curriculum (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Wenlock School (67.6)
- The Rowan School (56.7)
- The British Muslim School (48.4)
- St George's School Edgbaston (37.3)
- Al Khair Primary School (31.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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