Priestley Smith SchoolPerry Beeches Campus , Birmingham

Located in Birmingham, Priestley Smith School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Priestley Smith School currently has around 89 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 49.3% 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 14.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 54.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 34.8%. white british pupils make up about 28.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 83% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 83% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .