Park Hall Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Birmingham, Solihull
Park Hall Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 18 May 2023. Solihull has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9HF
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Solihull
- Pupils on roll
- 1,269 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 33.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 18 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are proud to be a part of this vibrant and inclusive school.”
- “Staff have high expectations for pupils, and put their interests at the heart of all that they do.”
- “Pupils are friendly and respectful.”
To improve
- “However, some teachers do not consistently check that learning is clearly understood before moving on.”
- “However, most pupils are not reading widely for pleasure.”
- “This means that an opportunity is missed to expand their range of experiences.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 45.6 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 263 first-preference applications, 235 offers in total, 218 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2018 to 2026, as Solihull published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Solihull.
- Smith's Wood Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst 1.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- John Henry Newman Catholic College 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) 2.2 mi Not judged
- Grace Academy Solihull 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Lyndon School 4.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Lode Heath School 6.0 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Langley School 6.1 mi Good Last distance published