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Priestley Smith School
- All-through
- Birmingham B42 2PY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Comprehensive assessment shows strong attainments from entry-level qualifications to A levels
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff receive additional training to meet changing needs, such as basic sign language and autism support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and want to support and encourage pupils to be the best they can be.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers set aspirational targets sensitive to individual needs and circumstances, leading to positive results.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff use effective questioning to support pupil learning; however, more work is needed to ensure consistently strong progress in mathematics.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents' day and workshops have improved parental engagement recently.
Communication with Parents: Parents’ surveys indicate high satisfaction regarding communication about their child’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express happiness and confidence in the safety and progress of their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly on concerns and maintain strong links with the local authority for safeguarding.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Continual curriculum review and planned improvements ensure it meets pupils' changing needs well.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is rigorous, with effective systems and training in place to protect pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary in both lessons and around the school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Effective attendance monitoring and rewards help improve pupils' attendance.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Comprehensive package including horse riding, swimming, judo, dance, and Braille clubs.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Additional activities are built into the school day, enabling all pupils to participate.
Outdoor Facilities: Accessible opportunities for residential and camping trips enhance outdoor learning experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Strong college links and work experience programs prepare students well for future stages.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: A-level courses and internships support aspirations in higher education and employment.
Support for SEND: Specialist equipment and support teams play a vital role in promoting independence for visually impaired pupils.
Subjects Offered: Varied subjects from entry-level qualifications to A levels, with recent focus on science and writing.
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Priestley Smith School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 84 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B+
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 3-16 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Proficient Math | 91 | 97 | - |
| Proficient Read | 94 | 99 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 91 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 94 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 97 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.45 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 11% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 15 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.02 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.36 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priestley Smith School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1