St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
St Michael's CofE 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 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Philip Hynan, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4346th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 79th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Football, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Michael's CofE 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 | Piers Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B21 0UX |
| Headteacher | Philip Hynan |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.9% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4346th of 13,686
Nationally
426th of 1,378
In West Midlands
79th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
70%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
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Contact Information
Piers Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B21 0UX
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