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Park Hall Academy

Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9HF

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.8%
Basics 9-5
40.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.546.4
2023/2444.946.4
2024/2545.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.260.00
2023/24-0.340.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
24.6%
EBacc APS
3.73
EBacc 9-5
14.1%
EBacc 9-4
19.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.47
A*-A Grades
18.8%
A*-B Grades
47.1%
AAB+ %
10.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 83 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Castlewood School
0.39 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Requires improvement
The Heights Academy
0.78 km away · Free schools special
Requires improvement
Lift Greenwood
1.56 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Ebn Academy 2
1.78 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Good
Merstone School
1.92 km away · Community special school
Outstanding

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About Park Hall Academy

Park Hall Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. The school has around 1,270 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Water Orton Road, Birmingham, B36 9HF | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Park Hall Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Park Hall Academy

What is Park Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Hall Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Park Hall Academy's latest exam results?
Park Hall Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Park Hall Academy located?
Park Hall Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull (B36 9HF).
How many pupils attend Park Hall Academy?
Park Hall Academy has around 1,270 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Park Hall Academy with other schools?
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