Located in Oldbury, Bristnall Hall Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bristnall Hall Academy currently has around 1098 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.7% boys and 44.3% girls. Around 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 39 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.1%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 10% who stay in school sixth forms and 70% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury, B68 9PA |
| Website: | http://www.bristnallhallacademy.attrust.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215525425 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louisa Simcock |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139043 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1010 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1098 |
| Number of Boys: | 612 |
| Number of Girls: | 486 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.10% | 517 |
| Pakistani | 8.10% | 89 |
| Indian | 7.70% | 85 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.60% | 73 |
| African | 6.50% | 71 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 43 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 41 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 34 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 29 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 16 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 11 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 11 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | - not rated | 418 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Infant School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Infant School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School Moat Road , B68 8ED | - not rated | 645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Technology College Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley High School Moat Road , B68 8ED | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smethwick Hall Boys' School Auckland Road , B67 7AY | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin House Pupil Referral Unit Holly Lane , B67 7JB | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs School Coopers Lane , B67 7DW | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden School Arden Road , B67 6AL | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.