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Park Lane Academy
Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9LG, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.0 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
472
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With an Attainment 8 score of 40.9, the school performs in the top 76% nationally for GCSE results, although only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive at 73%, but the Ofsted rating is inadequate, indicating significant areas for improvement. Limited published data may restrict a comprehensive understanding of the school's overall performance.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 40.9 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
82%
My child is happy
76%
My child makes good progress
76%
Behaviour is good
76%
School has high expectations
76%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
School supports development
67%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
Black African6.4%
White Other5.3%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Asian Indian2.3%
Other2.1%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.69925, -1.84799 · HX3 9LG
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143115
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteparklane.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Lane Academy rated by Ofsted?
Park Lane Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Park Lane Academy a good school?
Park Lane Academy scores 8.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Park Lane Academy?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Park Lane Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Park Lane Academy in GCSEs?
Park Lane Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.9. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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