The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 40 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 29 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Fowler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hamstead Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 5BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFerndale Primary School
Primary · 670m away
Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre
Secondary · 691m away
Hamstead Hall Academy
Secondary · 691m away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grove Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dorrington Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hamstead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hamstead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hamstead Primary School?
Hamstead Primary School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hamstead Primary School take?
Hamstead Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hamstead Primary School?
Hamstead Primary School is in Birmingham, B43 5BE, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hamstead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hamstead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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