Starbank School
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hob Moor Road Birmingham B10 9BT |
| Phone | 01214642638 |
| Reference Number | 147757 |
Starbank School has received a positive rating of 'Good' across all inspected areas in its first routine inspection. The school demonstrates a strong culture founded on its STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect, which has fostered an environment of high expectations among pupils. The leadership team works effectively to ensure that both primary and secondary phases provide a well-designed curriculum, enabling pupils to make good progress in their studies, particularly in reading. The pastoral care system is robust, with pupils appreciating the support they receive which contributes to their strong behaviour and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.39%
Girls: 48.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 66.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 85 | 168 |
| 2 | 78 | 87 | 165 |
| 3 | 97 | 79 | 176 |
| 4 | 85 | 93 | 178 |
| 5 | 86 | 90 | 176 |
| 6 | 87 | 93 | 180 |
| 7 | 92 | 87 | 179 |
| 8 | 102 | 78 | 180 |
| 9 | 91 | 88 | 179 |
| 10 | 100 | 71 | 171 |
| 11 | 86 | 94 | 180 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 54.6% |
| African | 11.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White, British | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and engagement in lessons.
- Strong leadership with clear vision and high expectations.
- Well-designed curriculum that promotes learning across subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils actively participate in broader school life and community initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum cohesion between primary and secondary phases needs further development.
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to link prior knowledge to new concepts.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | ||
| Writing | 3.6 | ||
| Maths | 4.9 |
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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.
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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.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 62 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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