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Starbank School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Gaetano Ferrante

corporate_fareSTAR ACADEMIES

location_onBirmingham, B10 9BT

phone 1214642638

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

2,186

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#26 in Birmingham

#1,076 of 3,216 nationally

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Starbank School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 3-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Starbank School is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 3-16. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 2,199 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49, placing the school #26 in Birmingham and #1,076 of 3,216 nationally. 62.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 15% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #39 of 85 primaries in Birmingham and #1,113 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

62.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.5%

Entering EBacc89.90%

EBacc APS4.61

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91.90%

EBacc APS4.18

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS4.07

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

78%

LA 60%

Reading83% LA 72%

Writing84% LA 69%

Maths87% LA 71%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

72%

LA 58%England 61%

Reading76% LA 70% · Eng 74%

Writing83% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths83% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

78%

LA 56%England 60%

Reading82% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing87% LA 67% · Eng 71%

Maths88% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

3.7

Read

LA 0.0

2.7 to 4.7

3.6

Write

LA -0.2

2.7 to 4.5

4.9

Maths

LA 0.3

4.0 to 5.8

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 June 2023

Inspection Report

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13 October 2020

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-06-06

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-07-02

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2012-05-17

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(25 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,199 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,199	28	1.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,186	17	0.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,252	12	0.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,223	5	0.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,176	13	0.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,224	17	0.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,186	21	1.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,138	33	1.5%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,209	11	0.5%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,186	27	1.2%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,160	45	2.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,213	45	2.0%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,195	8	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,225	34	1.5%	3.9%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 196 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 71 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree21%

disagree5%

strongly disagree9%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes42%

no58%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree63%

agree26%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree53%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree31%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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