The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ROOKERY SCHOOL
- Head
- Miss Seema Samuel (Partner Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHamilton School
Special school · 576m away
Grove School
Primary · 704m away
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 796m away
Oasis Academy Boulton
Primary · 1.1km away
Myles Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Windsor Olympus Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Oasis Academy Wattville
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rookery School's Ofsted rating?
Rookery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rookery School?
Rookery School currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rookery School take?
Rookery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rookery School?
Rookery School is in Birmingham, B21 9PY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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