Holyhead School
URN: 137034 • Birmingham B21 0HN
Overview
- Name
- Holyhead School
- URN
- 137034
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Knox (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01215231960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Milestone Lane, Birmingham B21 0HN
Summary
Holyhead School is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving a diverse student population of 1,271 pupils, with a capacity of 1,250. The school is committed to promoting social justice and inclusivity, reflecting its ethos in both its educational approach and community engagement. With a significant percentage of students (58.80%) eligible for free school meals, Holyhead School actively works to support the needs of its students and their families.
The curriculum at Holyhead School is designed to foster academic excellence while prioritising the well-being of students. The school encourages staff to engage in professional development and values their contributions to the school community. Staff retention is high, with many teachers choosing to build their careers at Holyhead, which speaks to the supportive environment cultivated within the school.
Holyhead School prides itself on being a welcoming and friendly community, where both students and staff feel valued and respected. The school promotes open communication and collaboration, ensuring that all voices are heard and that everyone plays a role in the school's ongoing development.
The curriculum at Holyhead School is designed to foster academic excellence while prioritising the well-being of students. The school encourages staff to engage in professional development and values their contributions to the school community. Staff retention is high, with many teachers choosing to build their careers at Holyhead, which speaks to the supportive environment cultivated within the school.
Holyhead School prides itself on being a welcoming and friendly community, where both students and staff feel valued and respected. The school promotes open communication and collaboration, ensuring that all voices are heard and that everyone plays a role in the school's ongoing development.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Support (sen)
- Presentation Evening 2025 (sen)
- @CRSTEvents (calendar)
- @HolyheadEvents (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Remote Learning Plan 2025 (download)
- Pupil Premium Strategy Statement (download)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
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
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1271
- Boys
- 677
- Girls
- 594
- FSM %
- 58.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1271 | 677 | 594 | 1250 | 58.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1254 | 660 | 594 | 1250 | 53.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1311 | 676 | 635 | 1250 | 48.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1311 | 676 | 635 | 1250 | 48.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1279 | 656 | 623 | 1250 | 42.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1303 | 668 | 635 | 1250 | 42.60 |
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