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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2RW, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.3 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
382
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, with 57% of pupils meeting these expectations. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school serves a diverse community with 382 pupils aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black Caribbean21.2%
Asian Pakistani20.2%
Asian Indian11.5%
Black African9.2%
Asian Bangladeshi7.3%
Mixed Other6.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Other4.5%
White British3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.51118, -1.91940 · B20 2RW
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139041
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmaryshandsworth.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth rated by Ofsted?
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2018.
Is St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth a good school?
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth scores 40.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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