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Greswold Primary School

Solihull, B91 2AZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
73 1st-choice / 85 places
Ranking
#3,535
of 13,686 nationally

About Greswold Primary School

Parents considering Greswold Primary School will find a school that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 167 applications for 85 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. Of those, 73 were first-preference applications, and all 73 received offers. This level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high demand alone signals that families in Solihull are actively choosing Greswold. The school is led jointly by headteachers Karen Scott and Anna Woodcock, and with 682 pupils on a capacity of 690, it is operating very close to full, which further underscores its popularity among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBuryfield Road, Solihull, Solihull, B91 2AZ
HeadteacherKaren Scott & Anna Woodcock
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils682
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity682 / 690 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketDanceNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: greswold.solihull.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greswold Primary School

Greswold Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.