The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 382
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- FIORETTI TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Booker (Headteacher)
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
Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI Handsworth School
Secondary · 993m away
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Primary · 1.2km away
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Primary · 1.2km away
Anglesey Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holte School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oasis Academy Boulton
Primary · 1.7km away
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth's Ofsted rating?
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth?
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth currently has 382 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth take?
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth?
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth is in Birmingham, B20 2RW, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth have a sixth form?
No, St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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