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Park Hall Academy
Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9HF, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.3 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,270
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.6, placing it in the top 51% of schools nationally. A notable 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 60% progress to university, although only 14% reach top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a commendable choice for families in the Solihull area.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Asian Pakistani4.5%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.6%
White Other1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.51173, -1.76385 · B36 9HF
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN135971
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.parkhallschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Park Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2017.
Is Park Hall Academy a good school?
Park Hall Academy scores 45.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Park Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Park Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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