Bristnall Hall Academy
Oldbury, B68 9PA · Sandwell · secondary school
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1st of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell we can score, 22 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 573 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.5 · 61 | 30% | 1.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.59 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.6 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bristnall Hall Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.59 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-12. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,088 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,010. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Outstanding Ofsted rating while managing a high intake?
What Ofsted said about Bristnall Hall Academy
Overview
Bristnall Hall Academy is described as a “truly inclusive and harmonious school” where staff care deeply about each pupil. The inspection found that pupils make “fantastic progress” and achieve highly across academic and vocational subjects within a close-knit community.
Strengths
- Staff are committed to continuous improvement, with professional development prioritised to ensure pupils “reap the reward of this dedication, care and energy at every turn.”
- The curriculum is “wide-ranging” and “well balanced,” offering a strong academic core alongside vocational options that “tap into pupils’ aspirations and interests.”
- Teachers help pupils “join this knowledge together to broaden and deepen their understanding,” resulting in pupils learning the curriculum “exceptionally well.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive,” with their needs identified accurately and supported to access the ambitious curriculum.
- A “vibrant reading culture” is evident, with bookshelves in every corridor and a library described as a “busy and bustling hub.”
Areas to improve
- The school is taking “rapid action to further develop subjects where there is relative weakness.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.0 |
| 2024/25 | 48.1 |
| 2025/26 | 51.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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