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Hamstead Hall Academy
Goodgraded 10/04/2024Ages 11–181,182 pupilsFaithNone
Hamstead Hall Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,182 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/04/2024, Hamstead Hall Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Hamstead Hall Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 10/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 842.1
England avg 45.1 · was 41.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry60%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.77
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 27.7
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 27.3
AAB or better5%
Retention99%
Value added-0.15
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake38.4%
Free school meals38.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language47.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Hamstead Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miGrestone AcademyGood · 0.6 miFerndale Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Mark's Catholic Primary School0.6 miGrove Vale Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.1 miSt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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