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Hamstead Hall Academy
Craythorne Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.4 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,182
Capacity
1,104
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. Approximately 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 78% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining higher grades, as only 36% achieve grade 5 or above in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 10 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 60% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian23.7%
Asian Pakistani19.0%
Black Caribbean10.0%
White Other7.3%
Other6.5%
Black African6.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.2%
Mixed Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
White British2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.53031, -1.94210 · B20 1HL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139746
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hamsteadhall.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Hamstead Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hamstead Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 April 2024.
Is Hamstead Hall Academy a good school?
Hamstead Hall Academy scores 49.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Hamstead Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Hamstead Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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