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Bristnall Hall Academy
Outstandinggraded 07/11/2023Ages 11–181,098 pupilsFaithNone
Bristnall Hall Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Oldbury, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 1,098 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/11/2023, Bristnall Hall Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oldbury can view Bristnall Hall Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 07/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.1
England avg 45.1 · was 49.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry65%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.45
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.3%
Free school meals38.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.7%
Attendance91.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Oldbury
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