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Grestone Academy
Grestone Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1ND, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.8 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
381
Capacity
450
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 60% of schools nationwide. Although only 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard, the school is better than 40% of others in its locale. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for primary-aged children, though parents may want to consider the limited data on progress and additional academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian21.0%
Asian Pakistani16.5%
White Other14.2%
Black African12.6%
Asian Bangladeshi9.2%
Other6.3%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Other3.7%
White British2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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52.52228, -1.93792 · B20 1ND
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139904
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.grestoneacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Grestone Academy rated by Ofsted?
Grestone Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is Grestone Academy a good school?
Grestone Academy scores 39.8/100 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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