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Plantsbrook School

Birmingham, B72 1RBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
-0.01
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
259 1st-choice / 237 places
Ranking
#1,550
of 3,141 nationally

About Plantsbrook School

Plantsbrook School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in Birmingham that is noticeably oversubscribed, with 1,735 applications for 237 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — a ratio of more than seven applicants per place. Of those, 259 families put it as their first preference, and 196 received offers. The school currently holds 1,570 pupils against a capacity of 1,498, so it is running slightly above its official number. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.6%, which is higher than the national average for secondary schools (around 14%) and reflects the school’s role in serving a diverse local community. The headteacher is Kerensa Neal, and the school has no religious character. It is a state-funded, non-selective school, and its popularity suggests it has built a strong reputation among Birmingham families looking for a large, inclusive secondary.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUpper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B72 1RB
HeadteacherKerensa Neal
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,570
Free School Meals (FSM)15.6%
School Capacity1,570 / 1,498 (105% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Science LabsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreTheatreTennis CourtsDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

HockeyAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaScience ClubFilm ClubGardeningChoirOrchestraDebateDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Source: plantsbrookschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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