The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nadeem Bashir
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Shirestone Road, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTile Cross Academy
Secondary · 426m away
Leycroft Academy
Academy · 488m away
Gossey Lane Academy
Primary · 730m away
Hallmoor School
Academy · 809m away
Grace Academy Solihull
Secondary · 891m away
Kitts Green Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Shirestone Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Shirestone Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Shirestone Academy?
The Shirestone Academy currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Shirestone Academy take?
The Shirestone Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Shirestone Academy?
The Shirestone Academy is in Birmingham, B33 0DH, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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