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Story Wood School
Hastings Road, Perry Common, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5AJ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.0 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the primary school demonstrates a solid educational environment for children aged 3-11. While it has a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 77% of schools, indicating a strong community standing, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 58%, suggesting areas for improvement in communication or engagement with families. Overall, it offers a promising option for parents seeking quality education in Birmingham, despite some concerns regarding parent feedback.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Good range of subjects
82%
My child is happy
79%
School has high expectations
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School keeps me informed
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
School supports development
70%
Behaviour is good
61%
School responds to concerns
58%
I'd recommend this school
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.1%
Black African11.7%
Asian Pakistani9.1%
Black Caribbean9.1%
Asian Bangladeshi6.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Other2.2%
Other2.2%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Location
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52.53762, -1.86934 · B23 5AJ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN150876
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.storywood.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Story Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Story Wood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Story Wood School a good school?
Story Wood School scores 77.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Story Wood School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Story Wood School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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