Compare Grove Vale Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth and Wyndcliffe Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Grove Vale Primary School (Primary) in Birmingham; St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Primary) in Birmingham; Wyndcliffe Primary School (Primary) in Birmingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Grove Vale Primary School, St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth and Wyndcliffe Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around Birmingham, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Grove Vale Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Wyndcliffe Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,200, typical FSM 40–45%, range 10–15%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST and LEIGH TRUST.

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Attribute	Grove Vale Primary School B43 6AL	St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth B21 0UX	Wyndcliffe Primary School B9 5BG
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Birmingham West Midlands B43 6AL	Birmingham West Midlands B21 0UX	Birmingham West Midlands B9 5BG
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Sep 2024	1 21 Apr 2024	1 15 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	422	210	707
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Sandwell (333)	BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	LEIGH TRUST
Website	www.grovevale.co.uk	www.stmich21.bham.sch.uk	www.wyndcliffe.bham.sch.uk
Telephone	01213574319	01215547818	01214644241
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Grove Vale Primary School

B43 6AL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 6AL
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sandwell (333)
Website: www.grovevale.co.uk
Telephone: 01213574319

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

B21 0UX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B21 0UX
Ofsted: 1 21 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stmich21.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01215547818

Wyndcliffe Primary School

B9 5BG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5BG
Ofsted: 1 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEIGH TRUST
Website: www.wyndcliffe.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01214644241

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.