SchoolScoresShireland Technology Primary
Free school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
0121 720 3388 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Smethwick comparisons use the 10 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Smethwick | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Smethwick figures pool parents at the Smethwick schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
75% — 14 points above the Sandwell average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 75% |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sandwell. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 72 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 141 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.8% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.1% | 35.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Shireland Hall Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cape Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Park Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bearwood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crocketts Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- George Dixon Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shireland Technology Primary's Ofsted rating?
Shireland Technology Primary was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Shireland Technology Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Shireland Technology Primary?
95% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Shireland Technology Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Shireland Technology Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 72 families put Shireland Technology Primary as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147191.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.