Smith's Wood Primary Academy
About Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Smith's Wood Primary Academy is a state primary in Solihull that is currently running at full capacity with 444 pupils against a published capacity of 440, a clear sign of local demand. The school's intake is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms: 53.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and one that places it among the more disadvantaged intakes in the borough. That context makes the school's popularity all the more striking. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 118 applications for 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.03. Of those, 59 were first-preference applications, and 52 first-preference offers were made, meaning most families who put it top got in, but competition remains stiff. The school is non-religious and co-educational, serving ages 3 to 11 with a nursery on site.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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