Prince Albert High School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Prince Albert High School currently has around 756 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 38.5% 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 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 24 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 38.1%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 16.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 115 Holford Drive, Birmingham, B42 2TU |
| Website: | http://www.pahigh.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01218178952 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Anand Patel |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148553 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 930 |
| Number of Pupils: | 756 |
| Number of Boys: | 392 |
| Number of Girls: | 364 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.6% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 38.10% | 288 |
| Bangladeshi | 16.70% | 126 |
| African | 9.10% | 69 |
| Indian | 6.30% | 48 |
| Caribbean | 6.00% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.10% | 31 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 28 |
| Other Black | 3.30% | 25 |
| White British | 2.80% | 21 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 11 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.