Prince Albert High School
81%
Capacity
756
Pupils
5.8x
Demand
About Prince Albert High School
Prince Albert High School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 756 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 930 places).
Ofsted has rated Prince Albert High School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anand Patel, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
Prince Albert High School is a popular choice with families — it received 1,006 applications for 174 places, making it 5.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 205 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Prince Albert High School include Library, Science Labs, Theatre, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Astro Turf.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rowing, Football, Hockey, Rugby and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.5%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Birmingham, Prince Albert High School 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 | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 115 Holford Drive, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 2TU |
| Headteacher | Anand Patel |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 756 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.5% |
| School Capacity | 756 / 930 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed174
1,006
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
205 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
115 Holford Drive, Birmingham
Birmingham, B42 2TU
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