Priestley Smith School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Perry Beeches Campus, Great Barr, B42 2PY |
| School Website | www.priestleysmith.com |
| Telephone | 1213253900 |
| URN | 103614 |
School Census
| Total | 86 |
| Girls/Boys | 33/53 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 38.4%/61.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 38.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 37 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/01/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/01/2015 | Outstanding |
| 20/03/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 20/03/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 28 January 2015 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 20 March 2012 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 15 May 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 29 October 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.36 |
| Progress 8 | -1.71 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.45 |
| Progress 8 | -1.35 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.33 |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 97 |
| Maths | 88 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 94 |
| Maths | 91 |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | -6.8 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 97 |
| Maths | 90 |
| Reading Progress | -4.9 |
| Writing Progress | -7.0 |
| Maths Progress | -7.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 83% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 36.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 31% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 34.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 30.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
Nearby Schools
Beeches Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beeches Road, , B42 2PY
Beeches Junior School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road, , B42 2PY
Arena Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beeches Road, , B42 2PY
Glenmead Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Glenmead Road, , B44 8UQ
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Aldridge Road, , B44 8NT
Fortis Academy
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Aldridge Road, , B44 8NU
Calshot Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Calshot Road, , B42 2BY