89
Pupils · 2024/25
38%
EAL · 2024/25
42%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 09/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBirmingham
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Priestley Smith School · All-through · Birmingham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
89
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
38%
FSM eligible
54%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
42%
Contact
Address
Perry Beeches Campus, Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2PY
Local authority
Birmingham
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 89 | 5.9 | 100% | 38% | 54% | 11% | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 84 | 5.5 | 100% | 34% | 47% | 14% | 54% |
| 2022/23 | 86 | 5.2 | 100% | 38% | 49% | 19% | 50% |
| 2021/22 | 87 | 5.5 | 100% | 39% | 46% | 17% | 63% |
| 2020/21 | 89 | 5.8 | 100% | 43% | 39% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 87 | 5.1 | 100% | 53% | 50% | 9% | 34% |
| 2017/18 | 83 | 5.1 | 100% | 57% | 48% | 11% | 34% |
| 2016/17 | 71 | 4.3 | 100% | 63% | 41% | 14% | 47% |
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