Priestley Smith School
URN: 103614 • Birmingham B42 2PY
Overview
- Name
- Priestley Smith School
- URN
- 103614
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Garvey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01213253900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Perry Beeches Campus, Birmingham B42 2PY
Summary
Priestley Smith School is a community special school located in Birmingham, catering to students aged 2-19 with significant visual impairments, many of whom have additional needs such as social, emotional, or learning difficulties. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that each pupil receives tailored educational experiences to help them achieve their maximum potential.
The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each child, incorporating a specialist visual impairment curriculum alongside a broad mainstream curriculum. The school employs a highly trained staff, including qualified teachers of the visually impaired and specialists in various fields, to provide comprehensive support. Additionally, the school offers outreach services and resources to assist other local schools and families.
Priestley Smith School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnerships with parents and carers, fostering a collaborative approach to education. Daily collective worship and a range of extracurricular activities contribute to the holistic development of students, promoting values such as empathy, respect, and social responsibility.
The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each child, incorporating a specialist visual impairment curriculum alongside a broad mainstream curriculum. The school employs a highly trained staff, including qualified teachers of the visually impaired and specialists in various fields, to provide comprehensive support. Additionally, the school offers outreach services and resources to assist other local schools and families.
Priestley Smith School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnerships with parents and carers, fostering a collaborative approach to education. Daily collective worship and a range of extracurricular activities contribute to the holistic development of students, promoting values such as empathy, respect, and social responsibility.
Useful links
- Parent Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership (sen)
- Diary of Events (calendar)
- Cost of Living Support (download)
- Use of A I Tools (download)
- Planning For Adulthood (download)
- Prospectus 2024 (download)
- Letter on Attendance (download)
- Freedom of Information Details (download)
- Keeping your child off school ? (download)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 49.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 49 | 40 | 90 | 49.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 84 | 49 | 35 | 90 | 45.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 87 | 50 | 37 | 90 | 38.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 87 | 50 | 37 | 90 | 38.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 50 | 39 | 45.20 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 | 47 | 39 | 45.70 |
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