Special schoolData as of May 2026

Priestley Smith School

Perry Beeches Campus, Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2PY

A Outstanding-rated special school in Birmingham where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school

Pupils

Ages

2-19

FSM

49.3%

Capacity

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

10.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Priestley Smith School

Priestley Smith School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 18 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 89 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Perry Beeches Campus, Birmingham, B42 2PY | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Priestley Smith School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Jan 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Priestley Smith School

What is Priestley Smith School's Ofsted rating?

Priestley Smith School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Priestley Smith School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 18 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Priestley Smith School.

What are Priestley Smith School's latest exam results?

Priestley Smith School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Priestley Smith School located?

Priestley Smith School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B42 2PY).

How many pupils attend Priestley Smith School?

Priestley Smith School has around 89 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Priestley Smith School with other schools?

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