The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 69% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 69.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Amin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gossey Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallmoor School
Academy · Very close
Kitts Green Academy
Academy · 485m away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Primary · 572m away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Primary · 662m away
Lift Lea Forest
Primary · 696m away
The Shirestone Academy
Primary · 730m away
The Oval School
Primary · 1.2km away
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gossey Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gossey Lane Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gossey Lane Academy?
Gossey Lane Academy currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gossey Lane Academy take?
Gossey Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gossey Lane Academy?
Gossey Lane Academy is in Birmingham, B33 0DS, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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