Wheelers Lane Technology College

Wheelers Lane Technology College is a mainstream, non-denominational secondary school for boys aged 11-16. It is situated in Kings Heath, Birmingham, and it has 682 pupils on its roll. It was rated “outstanding” after its 2014 Ofsted inspection.

Wheelers Lane is a special place where both students and staff feel a real sense of belonging. You walk through the front door and it just feels right.

We care deeply for our students. Their happiness, safety and well-being is our primary concern. Within our caring environment we develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes which create good citizens and lifelong learners. We aim to prepare our pupils to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society, ready and willing to grasp the opportunities available to them.

We believe in partnership - Wheelers Lane has a wide range of stakeholders and well established links with local businesses and the community.

Headteacher

Scott Wheeldon

Values and vision

Wheelers Lane Technology College prides itself on being a forward-thinking secondary school. It has an outstanding year-on-year record of improvement in academics and in behaviour, attendance and enrichment opportunities.

The school encourages students and staff to value one another’s achievements. It supports pupils to develop high expectations of themselves and what they can achieve. Teachers strive to instil inner confidence and resourcefulness.

Wheelers Lane Technology College has a vision for every member of the school community to play a key role in creating a motivated environment. Each student is helped to reach their learning potential in a safe and enjoyable environment. All students are encouraged to become independent learners and to integrate into society.

Ofsted report

“Boys attain higher standards than all students nationally. The progress they make put the school in the top 3% of schools nationally in 2013. In 2014, an even stronger picture is evident. Students eligible for additional funding achieve higher standards and make better progress than all students nationally; the lower attainment apparent in most schools for such students has been eliminated at Wheelers Lane.”

View Wheelers Lane Technology College’s latest Ofsted report