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Priestley Smith School Unclaimed
- All-through
- Birmingham B42 2PY
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- 2-19
Priestley Smith School
- All-through
- Birmingham B42 2PY
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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 86 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 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 | |||
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| All-through | All-through | All-through | All-through |
| Type | |||
| Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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A-
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| Ofset report | |||
| Outstanding | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | |||
| 2-19 | 3-16 | 3-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
| Student teacher ratio | |||
| 4.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Proficient Math | |||
| 90 | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | |||
| 97 | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | |||
| 0% | - | NE | NE |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | |||
| - | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | |||
| - | - | - | - |
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Primary Exam Result
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% | 57.81% | 60.26% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.96% | 9.62% |
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 | - | 57.69% | 59.37% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.32% | 9.09% |
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 | - | 95 | 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 | - | 54.15% | 56.2% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.06% | 8.11% |
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 | - | 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% | 34.99% | 32.61% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 46.31% | 45.12% |
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% | 29.64% | 24.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.15% | 12.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.75% | 17.02% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 3 | 2.95 |
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% | 92.14% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 141 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.01% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 35.87% | 34.07% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32.6% | 30.61% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.78% | 10.46% |
| Other education destinations | 11% | 9.91% | 11.15% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.82% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.24% | 2.17% |
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% | 29.59% | 29.11% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 15 | 43.2% | 43.24% |
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% | 30.41% | 25.67% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.1% | 11.35% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.13% | 16.36% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.02 | 2.93 | 2.87 |
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% | 93.07% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 132 | 134 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 89.82% | 84.04% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 34.13% | 33.41% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.17% | 30.99% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.29% | 8.53% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.8% | 3.41% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.55% | 2.78% |
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% | 28.14% | 29.04% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 41.26% | 42.49% |
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% | 28.35% | 24.64% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.07% | 11.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.33% | 15.89% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.36 | 2.84 | 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 | - | 91.03% | 84.92% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.85% | 73.97% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.89% | 28.45% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.61% | 31.33% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.85% | 9.15% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.85% | 5.93% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.3% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.86% | 2.07% |
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% | 29.8% | 29.4% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.4% | 42.99% |
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% | 29.89% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.09% | 14.6% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.95% | 16.15% |
| 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 | - | 85.78% | 85.25% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.71% | 58.21% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.91% | 30.7% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.48% | 31.92% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.19% | 9.03% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.41% | 5.73% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.19% | 4.79% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.49% | 2.48% |
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Oct 01, 2022Start of application process
Birmingham start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20119/school_admissions/1786/apply_for_reception_primary_school/4
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Jan 15, 2023End of application process
The closing date for applications. Birmingham will class any application or change you make after this date as late.
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Apr 17, 2023Result day
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Holidays & terms
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 29th May 2023 To 2nd Jun 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 24th Oct 2022 To 28th Oct 2022 |
| Winter Holidays | 26th Jul 2023 To 1st Sep 2023 |
| Spring Holidays | 19th Dec 2022 To 2nd Jan 2023 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 20th Feb 2023 To 24th Feb 2023 |
| Summer Holidays | 3rd Apr 2023 To 14th Apr 2023 |
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2022 To 23rd Oct 2022 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2022 To 18th Dec 2022 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2023 To 19th Feb 2023 |
| Spring Term-2 | 25th Feb 2023 To 2nd Apr 2023 |
| Summer Term | 15th Apr 2023 To 28th May 2023 |
| Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2023 To 25th Jul 2023 |
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The curriculum is reviewed and adapted regularly to meet the needs of changing cohorts of pupils.
Pupils participate in work experience from Year 10, and the school is developing internship and apprenticeship opportunities for pupils.
Leaders recognise the variation in outcomes for mathematics and are taking steps to address it.
Staff receive additional training in areas such as basic sign language and autism spectrum disorder.
The DSL maintains strong links with the local authority to keep up-to-date on safeguarding policy and practice.
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