Starbank School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
47.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 83%. Maths has improved from 83% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
27.4
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
77
Total classes
15 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
2,161 pupils
2,160 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.27481%
Overall absence
26.30285%
Persistent absence
2,034
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Starbank School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Bordesley Green Primary School
St Benedict's Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Redhill Primary School
Alston Primary School
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Somerville Primary (NC) School
Blakesley Hall Primary School
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