Park Hall Infant Academy
97%
Capacity
311
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Park Hall Infant Academy
Park Hall Infant Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 311 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 322 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Park Hall Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gerry Healy, it falls under Walsall local authority.
Park Hall Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 152 applications for 90 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 88 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park Hall Infant Academy include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, Park Hall Infant Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Park Hall Road, Walsall, Walsall, WS5 3HF |
| Headteacher | Gerry Healy |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 311 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.2% |
| School Capacity | 311 / 322 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
152
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
88 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Hall Road, Walsall
Walsall, WS5 3HF
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