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What is Hamstead Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hamstead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2021).

Where is Hamstead Primary School located?

Hamstead Primary School is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, B43 5BE.

What age range does Hamstead Primary School serve?

Hamstead Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Hamstead Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Hamstead Primary School

Hamstead Primary School is a primary community school in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Hamstead Primary School has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 231 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 24.3%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected61%Attendance94.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.4

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Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Hamstead Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 231 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Hamstead Primary School is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 29/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality12/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Hamstead Primary School

At Hamstead Primary School, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths.

Attendance at Hamstead Primary School

Hamstead Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Hamstead Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Hamstead Primary School is 24.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Hamstead Primary School

Hamstead Primary School has 231 pupils on roll.

25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Hamstead Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Hamstead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Hamstead Primary School is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Hamstead Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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