The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: 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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 91 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 472
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 54%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Stuart Hillary
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stafford Hall School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Elms
Independent · 1.1km away
Ravenscliffe High School
Special school · 1.2km away
Compass Community School North
Independent · 1.3km away
West Vale Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Copley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Park Lane Academy a selective school?
No. Park Lane Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Park Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Lane Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Lane Academy?
Park Lane Academy currently has 472 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Lane Academy take?
Park Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Park Lane Academy?
Park Lane Academy is in Halifax, HX3 9LG, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Lane Academy have a sixth form?
No, Park Lane Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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