Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Birmingham, B36 0SZ · Solihull · primary school
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2nd of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 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 — 9.3/10 against 1,010 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Smith's Wood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Indoor Athletics and Indoor Rowing clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 440. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured for daily use?
What Ofsted said about Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Overview
Smith’s Wood Primary Academy continues to be an outstanding school, living up to its motto of being ‘more than a school’. Leaders, staff, and pupils demonstrate core values such as ‘respect, friendship, responsibility, honesty, perseverance and determination’ in every aspect of school life. The school provides an exceptional environment where pupils are taught to be excellent citizens and achieve extremely well through a bespoke, aspirational curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as ‘exceptional’, with students being ‘respectful, kind and polite’ and supportive of one another.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with highly skilled teachers ensuring pupils become ‘fluent, confident readers’ through expert phonics instruction.
- The ‘bespoke curriculum’ ensures that ‘no child should fall behind’, allowing every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve exceptionally well.
- Leaders provide ‘inspirational’ opportunities for personal development, including visits to London music studios and trips to Paris, fostering a strong belief in pupils’ potential.
- Staff workload is considered during improvements, creating a ‘highly effective and dedicated staff team’ that always puts pupils first.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff taking the matter ‘very seriously’ and acting swiftly to support pupils and families through effective links with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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