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Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Burton's Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0SZ, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
444
Capacity
440
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary academy stands out, achieving 82% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% of schools nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 94.9, indicating it performs better than 95% of schools in the area. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, although it's worth noting that only 10% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 3 May 2017Exempt 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.11.7%
Black African5.4%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
White Other2.5%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.50277, -1.74796 · B36 0SZ
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN140923
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Smith's Wood Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 May 2017.
Is Smith's Wood Primary Academy a good school?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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