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Priestley Smith School
Perry Beeches Campus, Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.8 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
89
Capacity
90
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school is highly regarded for its educational quality and supportive environment. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% of parents recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, it's important to note that there is limited published data on student progress in key subjects, as KS2 results indicate no pupils meeting expected standards.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School supports development
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani34.8%
White British28.1%
Other6.7%
Black African6.7%
Asian Indian5.6%
Asian Other4.5%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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52.54061, -1.90783 · B42 2PY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103614
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.priestleysmith.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Priestley Smith School rated by Ofsted?
Priestley Smith School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2015.
Is Priestley Smith School a good school?
Priestley Smith School scores 88.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Priestley Smith School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Priestley Smith School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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