Hallfield School, Edgbaston
Hallfield School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 16 in Edgbaston. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hallfield School in detail
Hallfield School in its own words
In its own words: "At Hallfield School, our mission is to light the fire in every child and discover their interests and passions. For some children, brilliance is found in the classroom, solving a mathematical problem or writing a poem, conducting a science experiment or programming a robot."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, yoga, dance, ballet, chess, Lego, STEM, art and debating.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Hallfield School are St George's School Edgbaston (0.2 miles, selective); Edgbaston High School for Girls (0.2 miles, selective); Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (0.3 miles); and Priory School (0.5 miles, selective).
St George's School EdgbastonEdgbaston High School for GirlsMander Portman Woodward Independent CollegePriory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 64 pupils (14.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carpenter Road (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hallfield School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 June 2026
Early Years Inspection
23 June 2026
Regulatory Compliance
11 May 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
12 February 2019
Intermediate (EYFS) Inspection
9 February 2016
Integrated Inspection
5 February 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£18,147 to £22,796
depending on year group
| Pre-Prep (4-7 years) Termly fee | £18,147 a year |
| Prep (7-11 years) Termly fee | £21,743 a year |
| Hallfield Seniors (11-16 years) Termly fee | £22,796 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Birmingham - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Hallfield School
Old Hallfieldians Showcase Their EPQ Projects at KES
1 Oct 2026
Exceptional results for ISI inspection
28 Sep 2026
Talk Education’s Latest Review
7 Sep 2026
Hallfield Makes the Midlands’ Top Schools List
21 Jul 2026
Year 3 Boundless Residential
15 Jul 2026
Hallfield School Chess - Summer Term 2026
9 Jul 2026
From Hallfield School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Hallfield School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hallfield School.
- RB Sports Activities Hallfield SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Hallfield Pre-Prep & Nursery DeptAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kings Camps340m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Edgbaston Holiday Camp (The Priory School)730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 13 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
452 pupils
680 places
228 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Edgbaston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Edgbaston
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
452
Total Pupils
245
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hallfield School
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Questions parents ask about Hallfield School
When was Hallfield School last inspected?
Hallfield School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Hallfield School?
Hallfield School has around 452 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hallfield School?
Hallfield School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Hallfield School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: RB Sports Activities Hallfield School (registered, not yet graded) and Hallfield Pre-Prep & Nursery Dept (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hallfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 13 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hallfield School?
Hallfield School is at 48 Church Road, Edgbaston, Edgbaston, B15 3SJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)