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Prince Albert High School

Birmingham, B42 2TUSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
205 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Prince Albert High School

Prince Albert High School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary in Birmingham that is currently significantly undersubscribed relative to its capacity, with 756 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 930. However, the demand signal from admissions tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 1,006 applications for 174 places, an oversubscription ratio of 5.78, and 205 families put it as their first preference, of whom 132 were offered places. This suggests a school that is highly sought after despite having room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38.5%, well above the national average for secondary schools, which typically sits around 20-25%. This indicates the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage, and its popularity among local families suggests it is seen as a strong option in the Birmingham state school landscape.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address115 Holford Drive, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 2TU
HeadteacherAnand Patel
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils756
Free School Meals (FSM)38.5%
School Capacity756 / 930 (81% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
LibraryScience LabsTheatreMusic RoomsArt StudiosICT SuiteDining HallSixth Form CentreSports HallSwimming PoolAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RowingFootballHockeyRugbyCricketTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoirGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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