Grestone Academy
85%
Capacity
381
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Grestone Academy
Grestone Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Grestone Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Steen, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7448th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 146th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Grestone Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 26 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grestone Academy include Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Grestone 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grestone Avenue, Birmingham, Birmingham, B20 1ND |
| Headteacher | Deborah Steen |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 381 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.5% |
| School Capacity | 381 / 450 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7448th of 13,686
Nationally
740th of 1,378
In West Midlands
146th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
61%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grestone Avenue, Birmingham
Birmingham, B20 1ND
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