Priestley Smith School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Perry Beeches Campus Beeches Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B42 2PY |
| Phone | 01213253900 |
| Reference Number | 103614 |
Priestley Smith School continues to maintain the high standards established in previous inspections, demonstrating effective leadership and a strong commitment to enhancing the educational experience for pupils with visual impairments. The school fosters a supportive and engaging environment, enabling all pupils to thrive academically and personally. The curriculum is carefully designed to meet individual needs and interests, allowing for excellent progress and engagement in a variety of activities that promote resilience and independence. Pupils enjoy a range of enrichment opportunities, from swimming and rock climbing to academic pursuits in literacy and life skills. The school takes pride in its positive culture, where relationships between pupils and staff are nurturing and built on mutual respect. Attendance and behavior are noted as improving, attributing this success to proactive measures and a calm school atmosphere. Overall, the school is well-equipped to prepare pupils for their future in a supportive and engaging way.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.06%
Girls: 44.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 34.8% |
| White, British | 28.1% |
| African | 6.7% |
| Indian | 5.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional care and education tailored to individual needs.
- Strong implementation of adaptive technologies for learning.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes excellent progress.
- Effective personal social, health and economic education programme.
- Positive culture fostering excellent relationships and support.
- Innovative enrichment activities encouraging resilience.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 87 | ||
| Maths | 89 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | -6.8 |
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