Cockshut Hill School
URN: 142388 • Birmingham B26 2HX
Overview
- Name
- Cockshut Hill School
- URN
- 142388
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SUMMIT LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jason Bridges (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01212895900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cockshut Hill, Birmingham B26 2HX
Summary
Cockshut Hill School is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving 954 students with a capacity of 1,580. The school operates under the Summit Learning Trust and is committed to nurturing each child's potential through a supportive educational environment. With a significant percentage of students (59.70%) eligible for free school meals, the school prioritises inclusivity and aims to overcome barriers to learning.
The school was rated as 'Good' by OFSTED in June 2023, receiving an 'Outstanding' rating for Personal Development. Cockshut Hill School focuses on fostering resilience, ambition, and respect for diversity among its students. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while preparing them for future opportunities, with an emphasis on personal growth and community engagement.
Cockshut Hill School actively participates in local initiatives and collaborates with other schools within the Summit Learning Trust, which includes multiple secondary and primary institutions. This collaborative approach enhances the educational experience and supports the wider community, ensuring that all learners are equipped for success.
The school was rated as 'Good' by OFSTED in June 2023, receiving an 'Outstanding' rating for Personal Development. Cockshut Hill School focuses on fostering resilience, ambition, and respect for diversity among its students. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while preparing them for future opportunities, with an emphasis on personal growth and community engagement.
Cockshut Hill School actively participates in local initiatives and collaborates with other schools within the Summit Learning Trust, which includes multiple secondary and primary institutions. This collaborative approach enhances the educational experience and supports the wider community, ensuring that all learners are equipped for success.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Summit Round Up Summer Term 2025 (other)
- The School Day and Term Dates (other)
- Local Governing Body (other)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Our Mission & Values (other)
- Principal’s Welcome (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Summit Learning Trust Army Cadet Force Detachment (Rifles) (other)
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
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SUMMIT LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1580
- Pupils
- 954
- Boys
- 509
- Girls
- 445
- FSM %
- 59.70
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 954 | 509 | 445 | 1580 | 59.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 965 | 526 | 439 | 1580 | 55.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 947 | 502 | 445 | 1580 | 50.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 947 | 502 | 445 | 1580 | 50.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 977 | 503 | 474 | 1580 | 46.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1068 | 549 | 519 | 1580 | 38.70 |
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