Grestone Academy
Grestone Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 1NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grestone Academy is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 173rd of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 25 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Grestone Academy. They are kind and have great manners at this happy school. This is because the school's values are so important to them. The values are based on the word 'PRIDE' and represent perseverance, respect, independence, diversity and excellence. Pupils know and show these values in their conduct. They are thrilled to be rewarded for displaying the values in the weekly Friday assembly. Pupils behave consistently well both in the classroom and outdoors. Staff know pupils well. Positive relationships are at the centre of everything that the school does. Pupils have a genuine understanding of those who need additional support to learn or behave. They are happy and safe at this school because staff are vigilant and deal appropriately with any concerns pupils may have. There is an ambition for the pupils. Teachers inspire them, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to have high aspirations. Staff help pupils to enjoy their learning and to achieve well. Enrichment beyond the academic curriculum is an important part of the school's vision. Pupils enjoy the range of educational trips, visitors and clubs offered. There are leadership opportunities for pupils, including as 'learning leads' and school councillors.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders are new to their role or are in the process of implementing a newly revised curriculum. This means that they are at the early stages of understanding the strengths and next steps to develop their subject. The school should ensure that all subject leaders have a clear understanding of what is required to further develop their subjects so that pupils achieve as well as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
366 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Grestone Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rookery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Dorrington Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deborah Steen
- Phone
- 01216756787
- Address
- Grestone Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 1ND
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 139904
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.