Smith's Wood Primary Academy is a primary academy in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Smith's Wood Primary Academy has 82% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 3.7%, 42% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.1%.
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At Smith's Wood Primary Academy, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
85% met the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths.
Smith's Wood Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Smith's Wood Primary Academy is 3.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Smith's Wood Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Smith's Wood Primary Academy 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. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Smith's Wood Primary Academy'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 displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
197/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
97/mo
49% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Water Orton Rail Station
1.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.