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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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