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Where is Shireland Technology Primary located?

Shireland Technology Primary is located in Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4ND.

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Shireland Technology Primary serves students aged 3 to 11.

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About Shireland Technology Primary

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

The school has 207 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.8%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.9%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2023Attendance95.1%

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Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 207 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

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Attendance at Shireland Technology Primary

Shireland Technology Primary has an overall absence rate of 4.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Shireland Technology Primary

The teacher turnover rate at Shireland Technology Primary is 6.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Shireland Technology Primary

Shireland Technology Primary has 207 pupils on roll.

32% 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.

Shireland Technology Primary Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Shireland Technology Primary was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Shireland Technology Primary is next inspection expected around 2027.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Shireland Technology Primary'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.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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