The short version
81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 756
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 38.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- PA COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anand Patel
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
115 Holford Drive, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadway Academy
Secondary · 901m away
Canterbury Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · 1.4km away
Birchfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)
Primary · 1.4km away
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
Independent · 1.5km away
Westminster Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Titan St Georges Academy
Free school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Prince Albert High School a selective school?
No. Prince Albert High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Prince Albert High School's Ofsted rating?
Prince Albert High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prince Albert High School?
Prince Albert High School currently has 756 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prince Albert High School take?
Prince Albert High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Prince Albert High School?
Prince Albert High School is in Birmingham, B42 2TU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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