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Plantsbrook School

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

personMrs Kerensa Neal

corporate_fareBROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST

location_onSutton Coldfield, B72 1RB

language Visit Website phone 1213627310

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,532

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Attainment 8

51.8

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Birmingham

#735 of 3,216 nationally

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Plantsbrook School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Plantsbrook School is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST. The school has approximately 1,570 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8, placing the school #20 in Birmingham and #735 of 3,216 nationally. 59.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 37.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.37 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

59.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.6%

Entering EBacc71.70%

EBacc APS4.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78.20%

EBacc APS4.83

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.72

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.94

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS4.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.7

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.2%

Achieving A*–A13.2%

Achieving A*–B37.6%

VA Banding Below average

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

131

Retention rate97.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

134

Retention rate94.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

128

Retention rate95.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 February 2025

Inspection Report

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04 June 2019

Inspection Report

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18 July 2017

Inspection Report

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08 November 2016

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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14 September 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-06-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-07-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-08

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2011-09-14

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,570 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, 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)	1,570	43	2.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,574	52	3.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,547	66	4.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,553	61	3.9%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,557	33	2.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,514	82	5.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,532	77	5.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,535	84	5.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,505	72	4.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,519	55	3.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,533	46	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,488	57	3.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,494	22	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,490	58	3.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,460	2	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,460	56	3.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,461	74	5.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,379	35	2.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,380	36	2.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,390	35	2.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,316	28	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,316	12	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,314	33	2.5%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,274	20	1.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,280	33	2.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,288	39	3.0%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 71 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 68 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 14 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

66.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

67.0%Positive

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

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree27%

strongly disagree13%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree20%

agree33%

disagree33%

strongly disagree13%

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

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree20%

don't know7%

not applicable13%

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.

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree13%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree20%

agree33%

disagree20%

strongly disagree27%

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

strongly agree20%

agree67%

strongly disagree13%

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

strongly agree47%

agree27%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree27%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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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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