Hamstead Hall Academy
URN: 139746 • Birmingham B20 1HL
Overview
- Name
- Hamstead Hall Academy
- URN
- 139746
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carla Tranter (since 2025) , Heads of School
- Telephone
- 01213867510
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Craythorne Avenue, Birmingham B20 1HL
Summary
Hamstead Hall Academy, located in Birmingham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,182 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,104. The school has been rated as "Good" by Ofsted, with particular commendation for its outstanding leadership and management. The academy is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils, and promoting a culture of achievement and inclusion.
The curriculum at Hamstead Hall Academy is designed to maximise student potential, offering a range of stimulating learning activities across various subjects. The English department emphasises the importance of language in understanding the world and developing empathy, while the Science department focuses on fostering a love for scientific inquiry through practical and analytical skills. The school aims to engage students in their education, preparing them for future academic and personal success.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Hamstead Hall Academy, which has recently received recognition for its high attendance rates, placing it in the top 25% of similar schools in England. The academy encourages parental engagement, particularly in its careers programme, and celebrates its 50th anniversary with various community events.
The curriculum at Hamstead Hall Academy is designed to maximise student potential, offering a range of stimulating learning activities across various subjects. The English department emphasises the importance of language in understanding the world and developing empathy, while the Science department focuses on fostering a love for scientific inquiry through practical and analytical skills. The school aims to engage students in their education, preparing them for future academic and personal success.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Hamstead Hall Academy, which has recently received recognition for its high attendance rates, placing it in the top 25% of similar schools in England. The academy encourages parental engagement, particularly in its careers programme, and celebrates its 50th anniversary with various community events.
Useful links
- Local Governance Documents (governance)
- SEN Clubs (sen)
- BAME LEAP (sen)
- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Hamstead Hall Academy Trust (other)
- Schools financial benchmarking (other)
- Performance Tables (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Part of the Hamstead Hall Academy Trust (other)
- Our YouTube Channel (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1104
- Pupils
- 1182
- Boys
- 692
- Girls
- 490
- FSM %
- 38.90
- Open date
- 2013-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1182 | 692 | 490 | 1104 | 38.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1185 | 694 | 491 | 1104 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1126 | 631 | 495 | 1104 | 33.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1126 | 631 | 495 | 1104 | 33.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1112 | 618 | 494 | 1104 | 29.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1112 | 633 | 479 | 1104 | 24.20 |
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