Plantsbrook School

URN: 137053 • Sutton Coldfield B72 1RB

Overview

Name
Plantsbrook School
URN
137053
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kerensa Neal (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01213627310
Website
Visit
Address
Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RB

Summary

Plantsbrook School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 1,570 students and a capacity of 1,498. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters opportunity and achievement for all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its charter, "be the best we can be," which promotes a culture of respect, hard work, and community.

The curriculum at Plantsbrook is designed to ensure that students acquire essential knowledge in a structured manner, preparing them for the next stages of their education. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and enrichment, particularly in its Sixth Form, where students benefit from supportive guidance and a range of extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience.

Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school community, with events such as settling-in evenings and open days for prospective Sixth Form students. The school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally, fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness among all members of the Plantsbrook family.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
1498
Pupils
1570
Boys
799
Girls
771
FSM %
15.60
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1570 799 771 1498 15.60
2024-09-11 1553 787 766 1498 13.20
2023-09-11 1519 763 756 1498 11.80
2022-09-11 1519 763 756 1498 11.80
2021-09-11 1494 734 760 1218 10.50
2020-09-11 1460 739 721 1218 9.90

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