Smith's Wood Primary Academy

About Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Smith's Wood Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 444 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 440 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Nichola Damms, it falls under Solihull local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1153rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 42 in Solihull.

Smith's Wood Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 58 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Smith's Wood Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Smith's Wood Primary 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.

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