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Hamstead Hall Academy

Birmingham, B20 1HLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
+0.05
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
130 1st-choice / 208 places
Ranking
#1,418
of 3,141 nationally

About Hamstead Hall Academy

Hamstead Hall Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.05 sits just below the Birmingham local authority average of 0.09, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack for a state secondary. That’s a solid, if unflashy, result — the school is nudging pupils to achieve slightly better than the national average, but it’s not outperforming its neighbours by a noticeable margin. Where it does stand out is in maths: the Progress 8 score for maths is 0.29, well above the overall figure and suggesting strong teaching in that subject. English and EBacc progress are also positive, at 0.08 and 0.06 respectively, while the open element (non-EBacc subjects) drags the overall score down to -0.16. The school ranks 46th out of 95 similar schools in Birmingham, putting it in the top half but not among the elite. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness as Good, with leadership and management judged Outstanding — a clear sign that the school is well-run, even if headline results don’t yet match the very best in the city.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCraythorne Avenue, Birmingham, Birmingham, B20 1HL
HeadteacherCarla Tranter
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,182
Free School Meals (FSM)38.9%
School Capacity1,182 / 1,104 (107% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Astro TurfICT SuiteLibraryDining HallSixth Form CentreArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RugbyHockeyDanceAthleticsSwimmingFootballRowingCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirFilm ClubOrchestraDebateNewspaperBook ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamstead Hall Academy

Hamstead Hall Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.