The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,270
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 33.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Toby Close
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOaklands
Special school · 388m away
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 580m away
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Water Orton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lift Greenwood
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Timberley Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Park Hall Academy a selective school?
No. Park Hall Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Park Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Hall Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Hall Academy?
Park Hall Academy currently has 1,270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Hall Academy take?
Park Hall Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Park Hall Academy?
Park Hall Academy is in Birmingham, B36 9HF, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Hall Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Park Hall Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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