The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Garvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Perry Beeches Campus, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeeches Junior School
Primary · Very close
Arena Academy
Secondary · Very close
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Glenmead Primary School
Primary · 537m away
Great Barr Primary School
Primary · 569m away
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · 569m away
Calshot Primary School
Primary · 682m away
Fortis Academy
Secondary · 685m away
Questions parents ask
What is Priestley Smith School's Ofsted rating?
Priestley Smith School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priestley Smith School?
Priestley Smith School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priestley Smith School take?
Priestley Smith School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Priestley Smith School?
Priestley Smith School is in Birmingham, B42 2PY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priestley Smith School have a sixth form?
Yes, Priestley Smith School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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