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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Meet the SEND Team (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (78.9)
- The Streetly Academy (71.8)
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (70.2)
- The Arthur Terry School (70.2)
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (67.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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