Shireland Hall Primary Academy is a primary school in Smethwick, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Shireland Hall Primary Academy currently has around 662 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 30.1% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 39%. african pupils make up about 16.5% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10.9%
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.
| Address: | Montague Road, Smethwick, B66 4PW |
| Website: | www.shirelandhallprimaryacademy.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01215586331 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Allan Shephard |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139875 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/05/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 708 |
| Number of Pupils: | 662 |
| Number of Boys: | 342 |
| Number of Girls: | 320 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 39.00% | 258 |
| African | 16.50% | 109 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.90% | 72 |
| Indian | 8.20% | 54 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 32 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 20 |
| Other Black | 2.90% | 19 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.60% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 10 |
| White British | 1.50% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary School Edith Road , B66 4QU | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Technology Primary Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Road Primary School City Road , B16 0HL | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Language College Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 764 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LF | - not rated | 942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Poplar Avenue , Edgbaston B17 8ES | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Primary Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0TB | - not rated | 530 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sporting Edge Independent School Summerfield Community Centre , Winson Green Road B18 4EJ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden School Arden Road , B67 6AL | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs School Coopers Lane , B67 7DW | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.