The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 53.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- SMITH'S WOOD PRIMARY ACADEMY LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Damms (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burton's Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 467m away
Forest Oak School
Special school · 551m away
Merstone School
Special school · 551m away
Smith's Wood Academy
Secondary · 559m away
Kingshurst Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oaklands
Special school · 1.1km away
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Smith's Wood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Smith's Wood Primary Academy?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Smith's Wood Primary Academy take?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Smith's Wood Primary Academy?
Smith's Wood Primary Academy is in Birmingham, B36 0SZ, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Smith's Wood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Smith's Wood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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