Open Special Mixed

Priestley Smith School

Perry Beeches Campus, Birmingham, B42 2PY
89 Pupils
90 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
49.30% FSM %
49 Boys
40 Girls
About Priestley Smith School

Located in Birmingham (B42 2PY), Priestley Smith School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Birmingham.

It has 89 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Joanna Garvey.

Data for Priestley Smith School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Erdington
Ward Oscott
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017081
URN 103614
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Annie Bearfield Chair of Governors 01/09/2022 01/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Saiqa Bibi Governor 12/07/2021 12/07/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sharon Blair Burke Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Cash Governor 11/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Collery Governor 08/07/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Coyle Governor 06/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanna Garvey Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Yusuf Huraira Governor 08/07/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Narinder Kaur Governor 03/10/2022 02/07/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Lindsey McQueen Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Talia Treen Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by LA
Frequently Asked Questions
Priestley Smith School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Priestley Smith School has 89 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
Priestley Smith School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Priestley Smith School is Mrs Joanna Garvey.
Priestley Smith School is at Perry Beeches Campus, Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2PY, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Priestley Smith School: Has a sixth form.
Priestley Smith School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanna Garvey
Perry Beeches Campus, Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2PY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 103614
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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