The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,182
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carla Tranter (Heads of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Craythorne Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHamstead Hall Community Learning Centre
Secondary · Very close
Hamstead Primary School
Primary · 691m away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ferndale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dorrington Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St John Wall Catholic School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Grove Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hamstead Hall Academy a selective school?
No. Hamstead Hall Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hamstead Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hamstead Hall Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hamstead Hall Academy?
Hamstead Hall Academy currently has 1,182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hamstead Hall Academy take?
Hamstead Hall Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hamstead Hall Academy?
Hamstead Hall Academy is in Birmingham, B20 1HL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hamstead Hall Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Hamstead Hall Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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