Park Lane Academy

About Park Lane Academy

Park Lane Academy is an academy sponsor led in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 472 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.3 (2025/26). 57.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

472 / 600 (79%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Park Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9LG

Phone

01422362215

Head Teacher

Stuart Hillary

Website

http://parklane.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Park Lane Academy?

Park Lane Academy is an academy sponsor led in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Park Lane Academy have?

Park Lane Academy has 472 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Park Lane Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Park Lane Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.3 in 2025/26.

Is Park Lane Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Park Lane Academy is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES.

Where is Park Lane Academy?

Park Lane Academy is located at Park Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9LG.