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Park Hall Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr Toby Close

corporate_fareARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBirmingham, B36 9HF

language Visit Website phone 1217480400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,267

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Attainment 8

45.6

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Solihull

#1,628 of 3,216 nationally

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Park Hall Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Park Hall Academy is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, Solihull, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,270 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6, placing the school #10 in Solihull and #1,628 of 3,216 nationally. 41.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 47.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

41.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.7%

Entering EBacc24.60%

EBacc APS3.74

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.40%

EBacc APS3.72

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.47

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.51

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.7%

Achieving A*–A18.8%

Achieving A*–B47.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.10%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 May 2023

Inspection Report

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16 November 2017

Inspection Report

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22 September 2015

Inspection Report

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16 April 2015

Inspection Report

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04 November 2014

Inspection Report

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08 July 2014

Inspection Report

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25 March 2014

Inspection Report

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28 November 2013

Inspection Report

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25 April 2012

Inspection Report

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11 May 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-11-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-09-22

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-11-28

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,270 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,270	42	3.3%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,287	29	2.3%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,260	37	2.9%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,269	40	3.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,279	32	2.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,259	18	1.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,267	30	2.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,290	23	1.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,281	19	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,298	26	2.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,308	20	1.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,265	28	2.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,281	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,288	17	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,248	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,248	17	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,252	19	1.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,195	15	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,208	26	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,226	19	1.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,184	13	1.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,195	24	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,213	21	1.7%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,153	14	1.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,160	16	1.4%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,168	25	2.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 53 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 52 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree37%

disagree12%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree34%

agree31%

disagree10%

strongly disagree21%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree25%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree10%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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