SchoolScoresSt Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of FIORETTI TRUST
Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2RW
0121 554 3751 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 2018.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 145th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 143rd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 137th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 85th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 121st highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 140th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62%said yes | 85% | 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. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham 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
53 pupils in this year group.
57% — 6 points below the Birmingham average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
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 Birmingham. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 239th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.4% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 206th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 131st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 109th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.9% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 275th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 265th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 224th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 167th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 83rd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 40th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 178th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 15.0%* | 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
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westminster Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welford Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathfield Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Orchard Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Murdoch Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth's Ofsted rating?
St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth?
62% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 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 139041.
- 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.