St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
86%
Capacity
382
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 382 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Booker, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12158th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 238th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth is a popular choice with families — it received 114 applications for 42 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hamstead Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B20 2RW |
| Headteacher | Jo Booker |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 382 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.4% |
| School Capacity | 382 / 446 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12158th of 13,686
Nationally
1255th of 1,378
In West Midlands
238th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
43%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
114
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
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Contact Information
Hamstead Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B20 2RW
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