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Starbank School
Birmingham·All-through·West Midlands·Academy sponsor led·B10 9BT
URN: 147757GoodOfsted published 11 Jul 2023
49.0
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.45
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.22, 0.67]
64.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
89.9%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 49.0 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 49.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 65%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.45
- Confidence interval:
- [0.22, 0.67]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 178 | 49.0 | — | 64.6% | 89.9% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 173 | 45.1 | +0.45 | 59.0% | 91.9% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 167 | 44.0 | -0.08 | 51.0% | 78.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 175 | 42.9 | -0.13 | 56.0% | 91.0% | 4.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.4Progress 8 +0.96
Compare with Starbank SchoolSutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 79.4Progress 8 +1.05
Compare with Starbank SchoolBishop Vesey's Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.1Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with Starbank SchoolKing Edward VI Five Ways School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 75.9Progress 8 +0.68
Compare with Starbank SchoolKing Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 75.7Progress 8 +1.09
Compare with Starbank SchoolSchool information
| URN | 147757 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-16 |
| Headteacher | Gaetano Ferrante |
| Trust | STAR ACADEMIES |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | B10 9BT |
| Latest pupils | 178 |
| FSM eligible | 39.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9BT
View local authority page1214642638| DfE number | 4038 |
| UKPRN | 10085570 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2020 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 11 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |