Story Wood School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hastings Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B23 5AJ |
| Headteacher | Kerrie Bailey |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.7% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 262 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
33 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Hastings Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B23 5AJ
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