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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Piers Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0UX, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 95.5, indicating it outperforms 96% of schools in the area. While there is limited data on higher standards, the 19% achieving the higher benchmark reflects a solid foundation for student success.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani28.4%
Black African16.2%
Asian Indian13.2%
Other8.8%
Black Caribbean7.4%
White Other4.9%
White British4.4%
Black Other3.9%
Gypsy/Roma2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.50069, -1.92500 · B21 0UX
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138433
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stmich21.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth a good school?
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth scores 95.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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