Hall Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mansfield Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3EA |
| Phone | 01773786212 |
| Reference Number | 140992 |
Hall Park Academy has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a Requires Improvement grade to a Good overall effectiveness rating. The school has fostered a positive culture with high expectations from teachers, which is reflected in good pupil behavior and a sense of pride among students. They provide a variety of extracurricular opportunities and effective pastoral support, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere. The leadership team, supported by Redhill Academy Trust, has also focused on developing staff capabilities to enhance educational quality.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 878 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.59%
Girls: 48.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 67 | 149 |
| 8 | 67 | 84 | 151 |
| 9 | 96 | 69 | 165 |
| 10 | 84 | 79 | 163 |
| 11 | 73 | 82 | 155 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 13 | 22 | 19 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Dec 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from teachers leading to improved pupil behaviour.
- Strong support and engagement from staff and students.
- Effective management of pupil attendance, particularly in sixth form.
- Ambitious curriculum in most subjects, with particular excellence in English, geography, and psychology.
- Well-structured teaching methods that enhance learning.
- Strong pastoral support and personal development opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders are new and require more time to be effective.
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of teaching fundamentals.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 125 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 142 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 128 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 142 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 109 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 142 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 114 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 120 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 142 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 56 | 76 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 93 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 142 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 120 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 95 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 142 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 104 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 142 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 114 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 142 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 113 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 142 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 142 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.66 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.81 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 74 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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