St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

PrimaryAges 3–11382 pupils

Hamstead Road, Handsworth, B20 2RWWebsite01215543751

382 pupilsAges 3–11

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

382 / 446 (86%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Jo Booker

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 55%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.9%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence24.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 17.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication29 pupils (40%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty22 pupils (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 pupils (18%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (6%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 19

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)18

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils382

Free school meals 30.4%

English as additional language 47.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black Caribbean21.2%

Pakistani20.2%

Indian11.5%

Black African9.2%

Bangladeshi7.3%

Mixed Other6.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.5%

Other4.5%

White British3.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Black Other1.8%

Unclassified1.8%

Mixed White & African1.8%

Asian Other1.3%

White Other0.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

White Irish0.3%

Chinese0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingCHURCH OF ST MARYGrade II* Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,461

total expenditure per pupil

£-939 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,610

Support staff£1,053

Premises£208

Energy£165

Learning resources£233

Income per pupil£6,165

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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