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Priestley Smith School

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Priestley Smith School

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

Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/245.146.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.710.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Location & Area

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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