The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 36.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Karen O'Reilly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Clay Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1EH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Gilbertstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gilbertstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gilbertstone Primary School?
Gilbertstone Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gilbertstone Primary School take?
Gilbertstone Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gilbertstone Primary School?
Gilbertstone Primary School is in Birmingham, B26 1EH, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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