The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 46% 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Steen (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Grestone Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1ND
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grestone Academy's Ofsted rating?
Grestone Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grestone Academy?
Grestone Academy currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grestone Academy take?
Grestone Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grestone Academy?
Grestone Academy is in Birmingham, B20 1ND, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grestone Academy have a sixth form?
No, Grestone Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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