Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Burns, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5393rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 96th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 25 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Havelock Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B20 3LP |
| Headteacher | Paula Burns |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.4% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5393rd of 13,686
Nationally
523rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
96th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
67%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Havelock Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B20 3LP
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