Park Lane Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Park Lane Academy.

Halifax, HX39LG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
30.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 33.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
4 October 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Lane
Exley
Halifax, HX39LG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143115
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, HX3 9LG
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Capacity
600 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
430
Free School Meals
57.9% (249 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.8
English Attainment 8:
7.7
Maths Attainment 8:
6.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.8
Ebacc English:
96.8%
Ebacc Entry:
4.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.5%
Ebacc Languages:
33.9%
Ebacc Maths:
96.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.10
Progress 8 Range:
-1.47 to -0.74

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
430 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"we gave every student his or her GCSE passport to success."

Respect Ambition Pride

Head Teacher's Message

Park Lane Academy aims to maximise every child’s potential through high-quality teaching, pastoral care and a values-driven ethos founded on Respect, Ambition and Pride.

Admissions Criteria

Park Lane Academy is non-selective, serving mixed-ability students from the local community. The published Year 7 admission number (PAN) is 120. In-year admissions follow Calderdale Council arrangements. Oversubscription criteria prioritise looked-after or previously looked-after children, pupils living within the defined priority catchment area who have a brother or sister currently attending the school, other pupils living within the catchment area, and then other children; distance is used as a tie-break. Late applications are considered after those received on time; there is provision for in-year transfers upon request.

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