Gossey Lane Academy
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Gossey Lane Academy
Gossey Lane Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gossey Lane Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Amin, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5721st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 102nd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Gossey Lane Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 13 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gossey Lane Academy include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Science Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Gossey Lane Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Gossey Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B33 0DS |
| Headteacher | Sarah Amin |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 69.2% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5721st of 13,686
Nationally
550th of 1,378
In West Midlands
102nd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
51
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gossey Lane, Birmingham
Birmingham, B33 0DS
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