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Park Lane Academy

Calderdale, HX3 9LGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
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About Park Lane Academy

Park Lane Academy is a secondary school in Calderdale that is significantly oversubscribed, with 472 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of just 150. That ratio alone signals strong local demand, and the school’s intake reflects a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national secondary average of around 23%. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves the 11–16 age range, with no nursery or boarding provision. Headteacher Stuart Hillary leads a school that has clearly grown in reputation since its most recent Ofsted inspection, which saw the overall rating jump from Requires Improvement to Good. The previous inspection in 2020 had rated the school Requires Improvement across most categories, but the 2024 graded inspection marked a clear turnaround, with Behaviour and Attitudes and Early Years Provision both rated Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPark Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9LG
HeadteacherStuart Hillary
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils472
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity472 / 150 (315% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumSixth Form CentreTheatreLibraryScience LabsPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

Cross CountryMartial ArtsTennisRugbySwimmingHockeyGymnasticsRowing

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseBook ClubCodingDebateGardeningEco ClubChoirModel United NationsFilm ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Park Lane Academy

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