Park Hall Junior Academy

A good academy converter school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Park Hall Junior Academy.

Walsall, WS53HF Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 March 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Hall Road
Walsall, WS53HF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137797
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Hall Road, Walsall, WS5 3HF
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LORINERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
408 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
412
Free School Meals
12.9% (53 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.3 (6.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
82
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
412 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn to Live, Live to Learn"

Respect Tolerance Democracy British Values Unity in Diversity Inclusion Anti-Bullying Kindness

The school emphasizes respect and tolerance and promotes British Values, democracy and inclusion; it describes itself as a united community with a global perspective.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Head Teacher Mrs Healy introduces Park Hall Junior Academy and Park Hall Infant Academy as founding schools of The Loriners Multi Academy Trust, describes her long association with the Park Hall family and emphasizes a shared ethos and real-life learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Before and After School Club Breakfast Club

Sports

Swimming

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am until the start of the school day. Light refreshments (toast, water/squash, etc.) are available between 8:00am and 8:30am. Session cost from 7:45am until the start of the school day is £5.80 per session. After School Club runs from the end of the school day until 5:15pm. Session cost from end of school day until 5:15pm is £9.00 per session. A late pick up fee of £10 per 15 minutes applies after 5:15pm. Prices may be subject to change. There is a £5.00 registration fee for new members. Booking is via SCOPAY and sessions should be booked for the whole half-term; emergency bookings may be made if availability allows.

SEND Provision

SEND information includes: The Loriners MAT Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs; SEND Policy; LAC and PLAC Policy 2025-2026; The Loriners MAT Accessibility Policy and Plan; Graduated Response Pathway; SEND Review Cycle September 2025; Initial Concerns List; Medical Conditions Policy 2025-2026; Glossary of SEND Terms; Parental Support; Walsall SENDIASS; Dyslexia resources; National and local support services.

Admissions Criteria

Mid-Year Admissions: All applications for mid-year admissions should be made directly to the school by completing the form and emailing it to [email protected]. Mid-Year Application Form (one per child). Admissions Arrangements PHJA 2026-2027; PHJA 2025-2026; PHJA 2024-2025; Admission Appeals Information for Year 3 September 2025.

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