How many pupils does Starbank School have?

Starbank School has 2,199 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Starbank School's Ofsted rating?

Starbank School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does Starbank School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Starbank School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 in 2025/26.

How does Starbank School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Starbank School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Starbank School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Starbank School is part of STAR ACADEMIES.

Where is Starbank School?

Starbank School is located at Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 9BT.

Starbank School

Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 9BT

Good

Inspected 6 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

46.4

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–16

Ages

2,199

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Starbank School

Starbank School is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 2,199 pupils on roll. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 63.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Birmingham →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 2,199 / 2,160 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

46.7%

Free school meals

63.1%

EAL

SEN support

16.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

46.4

Attainment 8

166 pupils

53.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

67.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

26.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

104.22

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.0 vs 2023/24

21.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

50.63

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24

£43,399

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,399 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -4 vs 2023/24

14.58

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,730

Spend per pupil

£7,349

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 9BT
Phone: 01214642638
Head Teacher: Gaetano Ferrante

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Starbank School?: Starbank School is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 3–16.
How many pupils does Starbank School have?: Starbank School has 2,199 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Starbank School's Ofsted rating?: Starbank School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).
How does Starbank School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Starbank School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 in 2025/26.
How does Starbank School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at Starbank School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Starbank School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Starbank School is part of STAR ACADEMIES.
Where is Starbank School?: Starbank School is located at Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 9BT.