Bristnall Hall Academy

About Bristnall Hall Academy

Bristnall Hall Academy is an academy converter in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,098 pupils on roll. It is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.6 (2025/26). 38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,098 / 1,010 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 November 2023

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

Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9PA

Phone

01215525425

Principal

Louisa Simcock

Website

http://www.bristnallhallacademy.attrust.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bristnall Hall Academy?

Bristnall Hall Academy is an academy converter in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bristnall Hall Academy have?

Bristnall Hall Academy has 1,098 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bristnall Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bristnall Hall Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does Bristnall Hall Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bristnall Hall Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.6 in 2025/26.

Is Bristnall Hall Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bristnall Hall Academy is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST.

Where is Bristnall Hall Academy?

Bristnall Hall Academy is located at Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9PA.