St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
About St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy in Handsworth is a state primary school for 204 pupils, running very close to its capacity of 210 places. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 56.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Demand for places is strong, with 71 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.37. Of those applicants, 28 put the school as their first preference, and 26 received offers, indicating that most families who want a place here are successful at first choice, but competition is real. The school is Church of England, which may be a factor for some families, though its admissions criteria will determine priority. It sits within Birmingham local authority, where it is one of 28 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted out of 292 total primaries in the area.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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