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Bristnall Hall Academy
Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9PA, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,098
Capacity
1,010
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 38% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 68%, while 38% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 65%, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 48.1 | Top 38% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 65% | Top 12% 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%. | 50% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.1%
Asian Pakistani8.1%
Asian Indian7.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.6%
Black African6.5%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.48455, -1.99390 · B68 9PA
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN139043
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bristnall Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bristnall Hall Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Bristnall Hall Academy a good school?
Bristnall Hall Academy scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Bristnall Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Bristnall Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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