Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form

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Brake Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY8 2XS

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OfstedGoodInspected 28 September 2022
Grade 5 or above in English and maths71%England 45% · 2024/25
2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 92% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils1,226Room for 1,366 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 1,218 in 2019, 1,222 in 2021, 1,208 in 2022, 1,147 in 2023, 1,174 in 2024, 1,217 in 2025, 1,226 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place0.9185 for 205 places, September 2026
5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 39% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 September 2022.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth formGood
SafeguardingEffective

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Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

185 pupils in this year group.

71% — 30 points above the Worcestershire average, and 25 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 71% 41% 45%
Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. 59.3 44.2 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 5.7 3.9 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
40% 50% 60% 70% 80% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 65%This school 2023/24: 69%This school 2024/25: 71% This school England 45% 2022/23 65% 2023/24 69% 2024/25 71%

Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.

Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After Year 11

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

184 pupils in this year group.

96% — 3 points above the Worcestershire average, and 4 points above the England average.

Where pupils went after Year 11
This school 47%18%26%
England 34%13%37%
MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 96% 93% 92%
School sixth form 47% 31% 34%
Sixth form college 18% 17% 13%
Further education college 26% 36% 37%
Apprenticeship 3% 4% 3%
Work 1% 3% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
97%96%

Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25

108 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Average A level grade C C+ B-
A level exams graded A* or A 17% 18% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 43% 43% 53%
Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. 31.4 32 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
25 30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 34.4This school 2023/24: 34.5This school 2024/25: 31.4 This school England 35 2022/23 34.4 2023/24 34.5 2024/25 31.4

A level subjects, 2024/25

21 subjects, 284 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Psychology 38 0% 13% 19%
Mathematics 33 12% 30% 40%
Biology 25 0% 24% 27%
Business Studies:Single 25 0% 4% 16%
Chemistry 17 6% 24% 30%
Media/Film/Tv Studies 17 0% 6% 14%
English Literature 16 6% 19% 23%
Sociology 15 0% 0% 20%
Art and Design 14 14% 36% 34%
Design and Technology (Product Design) 13 8% 15% 15%
Economics 13 0% 0% 26%
Physics 13 8% 15% 31%
History 8 0% 13% 23%
Mathematics (Further) 8 13% 50% 59%
Geography 7 0% 0% 23%
Physical Education / Sports Studies 7 29% 29% 17%
Music Technology 6 0% 0% 15%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Law, French, Computer Studies / Computing, Music.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After sixth form

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

112 students in this year group.

87% — 5 points above the Worcestershire average, and 8 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 87% 82% 79%
Apprenticeship 7% 9% 7%
Work 26% 35% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
88%87%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Going on to university

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

151 students in this year group.

66% — 8 points above the Worcestershire average, and 6 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 66% 58% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 28% 16% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
67%66%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.

Places offered205
Families who put it first185
Of those, offered a place178 (96%)
Families who listed it at all422

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

Admissions dates and schools in Worcestershire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
11.9% 22.9%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
1.3% 3.1%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
12.8% 14.1%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
4.5% 9.7%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
5.1% 8.5%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
11.5% 23.2%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2nd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
4.3 13.3 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
3rd lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
3.9% 5.8% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils 0.16% 0.23% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
Joint 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
16.5 16.7 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
13.8 12.0 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 61% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
15.5% 11.6%* 14.2%*

Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby secondary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Haybridge High School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?

Haybridge High School and Sixth Form was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 September 2022.

How did Haybridge High School and Sixth Form do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 71% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 25 points above the England average of 45%.

Is Haybridge High School and Sixth Form oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 185 families put Haybridge High School and Sixth Form as their first choice for 205 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 178 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.