Highclare School
West Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands · B23 6QL
Spanning the full journey from age two through to eighteen, Highclare School offers a continuous independent education under one umbrella in Birmingham. With around 498 pupils, it is a small school, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded it its top grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and pupil personal development. That dual recognition suggests a community where academic standards and the wider growth of each child are taken equally seriously. Led by Head Miss Francine Smith, the school is co-educational and has no religious affiliation.
498
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 498
- Location
- West Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Website
- www.highclareschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 0121 373 7400
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Francine Smith
Latest results
Attainment 8
47.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
47%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Attainment 8 sits at 47.5, just ahead of the national average of 46.9, while 47% of pupils secure a grade 5 or above in English and Maths, in line with the national figure. These results place the school broadly at the national benchmark rather than above it. At sixth form, where a small cohort of 29 pupils study, A-levels are offered alongside the option of an Extended Project Qualification for those wanting to develop independent research skills.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 29
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 April 2023
The last word
A small, all-through independent rated 'excellent' by the ISI for both teaching and personal development - suited to families seeking continuity and close attention from the early years onwards.
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Highclare School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Highclare School located?
Highclare School is located at 10 Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6QL.
What type of school is Highclare School?
Highclare School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Highclare School?
Highclare School has approximately 498 pupils on roll.
What is Highclare School's inspection rating?
Highclare School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 18 April 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.