Starbank School
About Starbank School
Starbank School has turned a corner in a big way. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That’s a dramatic improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Inadequate. The most telling academic metric is Progress 8, which measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs. Starbank’s Progress 8 score is 0.45, meaning pupils here make nearly half a grade more progress per subject than the national average. That score places the school in the top 25 per cent of schools nationally, and 19th out of 83 schools in Birmingham. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 is just 0.09, so Starbank is performing well above its peers in the city.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Starbank School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications