Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)
Birmingham, B20 3LP · Birmingham · primary school
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215th 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 — 2.6/10 against 655 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are included in the after-school provision? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)
Overview
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy is a small school that “serves a diverse community well,” fostering a “caring and stimulating environment” built on values such as respect and friendship. The report highlights that pupils enjoy learning and are “fully ready for secondary education” by the time they leave, supported by a broad curriculum and effective staff teamwork.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well in lessons and around school,” with bullying not being an issue and staff trusted to handle concerns.
- Teaching includes effective checks for understanding, such as quizzes in science and tests in mathematics, to help pupils “remember and use what they have learned.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “effective,” with staff adapting materials and providing extra help.
- The new phonics scheme is “already having a positive impact” on reading skills, with specific training for staff supporting those who find reading difficult.
- Leaders ensure parents feel “welcome” and involved, while staff appreciate that leaders are “mindful of their workload.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure the curriculum is “developed equally well and delivered consistently across all subjects,” as teaching approaches and assessment systems are still being developed in some foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and leaders acting “swiftly to address serious issues” while working well with families and external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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