The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 166 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,199
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Gaetano Ferrante
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 730m away
St Benedict's Primary School
Primary · 787m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 948m away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ark Victoria Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Primary · 1.2km away
Greenfields Primary School
Independent · 1.5km away
Watermelon Independent Schools
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Starbank School's Ofsted rating?
Starbank School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Starbank School?
Starbank School currently has 2,199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Starbank School take?
Starbank School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Starbank School?
Starbank School is in Birmingham, B10 9BT, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Starbank School have a sixth form?
No, Starbank School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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