Classpot
Story Wood School

Story Wood School

Birmingham, B23 5AJPrimary School·Ages 3-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

88%

Capacity

231

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Story Wood School

Story Wood School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Story Wood School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerrie Bailey, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

Story Wood School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.

Story Wood School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 58% recommending the school (33 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Story Wood School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Gymnastics, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Story Wood School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHastings Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B23 5AJ
HeadteacherKerrie Bailey
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)50.7%
School Capacity231 / 262 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
View Report

Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

33 responses

Would Recommend This School

58%Below Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
24%
SEND support
45%
Concerns dealt with
57%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Sports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballDanceGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubCodingGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

86

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

30 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Story Wood School

Story Wood School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01214643863www.storywood.bham.sch.uk

Hastings Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B23 5AJ

Loading map...

Hastings Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B23 5AJ

Journey to School

Enter your postcode to see journey times to this school

Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Story Wood School!

Write a Review