Park Lane Academy, Halifax
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has successfully created a calm, positive environment where pupils behave well and feel valued. Behaviour standards and attendance have improved significantly since the last inspection. The school also provides excellent support for pupils' wider development, including careers guidance from Year 7, enriching trips, active pupil leadership roles, and a comprehensive personal development programme.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour and attendance have improved significantly - pupils are calm, respectful and feel safe
- Strong personal development programme including careers guidance, trips, clubs and pupil leadership roles
- Broad curriculum offer with some subjects taught effectively by knowledgeable staff
Areas for Improvement
- GCSE pass rates in English and mathematics remain about half the national average
- Teaching quality is inconsistent across subjects, affecting how well pupils learn
- Assessment approaches are not consistently used to identify and close gaps in pupils' learning
- Support for pupils with SEND is not yet fully embedded across all staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures and trusted adults available to provide guidance and support.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to the coast, clubs, apprenticeship days, alumni days, mock interviews, pupil 'Prime Minister' leadership role
Park Lane Academy is a secondary school where behaviour and personal development are good, but the quality of education is inadequate with too few pupils achieving expected GCSE qualifications in key subjects like English and mathematics.
At a Glance
57.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
20
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
481 pupils
600 capacity
119 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Halifax
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Halifax
Admissions Demand - Calderdale
Places available
3,064
Applications
2,299
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.61526%
Overall absence
28.48948%
Persistent absence
523
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Park Lane Academy
Siddal Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
West Vale Academy
Copley Primary School
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Withinfields Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
The Gleddings School
The Greetland Academy
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