Grestone Academy
Birmingham, B20 1ND · Birmingham · primary school
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169th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 1,292 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grestone Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join brass lessons and recorder groups. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 366 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Grestone Academy
Overview
Grestone Academy is described as a "happy school" where pupils are "proud to attend" and demonstrate "great manners." The inspection found that the school is "led and managed well," with significant improvements made since the previous inspection, resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Good.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "positive relationships" and "consistently well" behaviour, with "almost no low-level disruption in lessons."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "sequenced well," ensuring pupils "secure key knowledge, skills and vocabulary" that builds in complexity.
- Reading and phonics are a "high priority," with "skilled staff" ensuring pupils learn sounds successfully and receive "focused support" if they fall behind.
- Staff effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- There is an "impressive range of opportunities" for broader development, including educational trips, clubs, and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that all subject leaders, particularly those new to their role or implementing revised curricula, have a "clear understanding of what is required to further develop their subjects" so that pupils achieve as well as they can.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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