The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 56.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Hynan
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Piers Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0UX
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth take?
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth is in Birmingham, B21 0UX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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