Grestone Academy is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Grestone Academy currently has around 381 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 45.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 21%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.5% , followed by other white at 14.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Grestone Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1ND |
| Website: | www.grestoneacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01216756787 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Deborah Steen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139904 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 381 |
| Number of Boys: | 210 |
| Number of Girls: | 171 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 21.00% | 80 |
| Pakistani | 16.50% | 63 |
| Other White | 14.20% | 54 |
| African | 12.60% | 48 |
| Bangladeshi | 9.20% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.30% | 24 |
| Caribbean | 5.50% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 14 |
| White British | 2.10% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grestone Primary School Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Junior School Grestone Avenue , B20 1ND | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Infant School Grestone Avenue , B20 1ND | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Avenue Road , Handsworth B21 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vocation Base Community School Camp Lane Development Company Ltd, 176 Camp Lane , Handsworth B21 8JA | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Park Lane , B21 8LE | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Alternative School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.