Is Smith's Wood Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 11 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 56 primary schools in Solihull. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Smith's Wood Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at Smith's Wood Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Smith's Wood Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Smith's Wood Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Burton's Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0SZ

Local ranking2nd of 56 primary schools in Solihull

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

440

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 444
Boys: 215 (48%)
Girls: 230 (52%)
Capacity: 440 (101% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 53.1%
EAL: 9.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,523/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 11.8%
Black African: 5.4%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Asian Pakistani: 2.7%
White Other: 2.5%
Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%

64.7%

White British

11.8%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

5.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01217798050

office@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk

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Burton's Way

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140923
UKPRN: 10046175
Establishment No.: 2094
Trust: SMITH'S WOOD PRIMARY ACADEMY LIMITED

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