Park Hall Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Park Hall Road Walsall West Midlands WS5 3HF |
| Reference Number | 136303 |
Park Hall Infant Academy has undergone its first inspection since becoming an academy, resulting in a broadly positive evaluation with an overall effectiveness rating of good. The school demonstrates a notably positive environment where pupils achieve well, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics. Leadership is strong, with parents and staff expressing support for recent changes in leadership and management. However, the early years provision is highlighted as an area needing improvement, particularly in promoting children's language development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 311 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.02%
Girls: 45.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 35 | 90 |
| 2 | 53 | 39 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 46.6% |
| Pakistani | 29.6% |
| White, British | 5.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 01 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Park Hall Infant School | |
| 25 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in key subjects including reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Pupils feel proud of their roles and take responsibilities seriously.
- Positive behavior and a strong sense of safety among pupils.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong leadership and management that is responsive to staff and parental feedback.
Areas for Improvement
- Early years provision lacks sufficient opportunities to develop children's language.
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching negatively affect lower-attaining pupils.
- Variation in curriculum delivery prevents pupils from securely remembering learning in some subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Park Hall Junior Academy
Park Hall Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3HF |
0.05 miles |
|
Yew Tree Primary School
Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX |
0.74 miles |
|
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Jesson Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3AY |
0.87 miles |
|
Whitehall Junior Community School
Delves Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3JY |
0.88 miles |
|
Mayfield Preparatory School
|
0.9 miles |
|
Delves Infant School
Botany Road, Delves, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PU |
0.92 miles |
|
Delves Junior School
Bell Lane, Delves, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PU |
0.92 miles |
|
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7AP |
1.12 miles |
|
Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy
West Bromwich Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3HS |
1.15 miles |
|
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Springhill Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2LP |
1.17 miles |
|
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Hanch Place, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3AF |
1.18 miles |
|
Chuckery Primary School
Lincoln Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2DZ |
1.18 miles |
|
Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road, Walsall, WS5 4NN |
1.23 miles |
|
Caldmore Primary Academy
Carless Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3RH |
1.27 miles |
|
Palfrey Infant School
Bescot Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4HY |
1.48 miles |
|
Palfrey Junior School
Dale Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AH |
1.54 miles |
|
Grove Vale Primary School
Monksfield Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6AL |
1.72 miles |
|
Butts Primary School
Butts Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AH |
1.77 miles |
|
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Cross Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6LN |
1.79 miles |
|
Whitecrest Primary School
Whitecrest, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6HQ |
1.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG |
0.79 miles |
|
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND |
1.23 miles |
|
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD |
1.27 miles |
|
Joseph Leckie Academy
Walstead Road West, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4PG |
1.3 miles |
|
Abu Bakr Boys School
154-156 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, WS1 4JJ |
1.4 miles |
|
Hydesville Tower School
25, Broadway North, Walsall, W. Midlands, WS1 2QG |
1.41 miles |
|
Cherry Tree School
72 Queen Mary Street, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AB |
1.44 miles |
|
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1RL |
1.5 miles |
|
Barr Beacon School
Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF |
1.64 miles |
|
Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AE |
1.65 miles |
|
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
154- 160 Wednesbury Road, Palfrey, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JJ |
1.68 miles |
|
Walsall College
WISEMORE CAMPUS, LITTLETON STREET WEST, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8ES |
1.8 miles |
|
West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
1.93 miles |
|
High Point Academy
Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS |
1.96 miles |
|
Bescot Hall
Scarborough Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9TY |
2.12 miles |
|
Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
2.14 miles |
|
Aldridge School - A Science College
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG |
2.17 miles |
|
Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QU |
2.23 miles |
|
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QS |
2.31 miles |
|
Elmwood School
King George Crescent, Rushall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1EG |
2.39 miles |