It is my pleasure and privilege to introduce you to our outstanding, vibrant and inclusive school community. Smith’s Wood was graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2017 and again in 2023. We are a two-form entry school, in North Solihull, which offers an outstanding education for all our pupils. We have a school nursery, which offers provision for pupils from the age of 3. Our school building is vibrant and exciting, offering pupils learning areas which are themed and unique. 

 At Smiths Wood, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life, and we are committed to providing a high-quality education that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. 

Our school is a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their full potential. We have high expectations for all our pupils, both academically and personally, and we work hard to ensure that every child receives the support and challenge they need to thrive. 

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos, strong relationships, and dedicated staff who go above and beyond to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment to make a difference to the loves of the pupils within our school. Our rich and varied curriculum is designed not only to meet national standards but to ignite passion, build resilience, and develop the skills our children need to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

We have high academic expectations and ensure that pupils leave us, having had a successful primary school education and are prepared for the next steps in their lives. Smith’s Wood Primary regularly exceeds National average levels in key areas across all phases of the school, and we pride ourselves on the top-quality teaching and learning, which contribute to these high standards. 

The curriculum is inspirational and varied; it is tailored to the needs of our pupils and the extra-curricular opportunities on offer for our pupils, along with the high-quality teaching and learning, contribute to making this ‘More than a School’. We pride ourselves on the outstanding trips and visits which we offer pupils at Smith’s Wood and aim to ensure that every pupil has had the opportunity to take part in experiences beyond the norm. 

Alongside the academic standards, we have high standards in terms of behaviour and attendance- our belief is that as long as children are in our school, attending regularly, then they will make rapid progress! Uniform standards and behaviour expectations are high for all our pupils and the consistency we believe in ensures that all pupils are treated fairly and with respect. 

Smith’s Wood Primary is a school of character and the 6 values of: Honesty, Respect, Determination, Responsibility, Friendship & Perseverance are embedded in the daily lives of all at Smith’s Wood Primary. These values, together with the outstanding provision in our classrooms, ensure that our pupils enjoy high-quality learning every day.

Partnership with families is at the heart of everything we do. We know that when school and home work closely together, children flourish – and we greatly value the trust our parents and carers place in us. 

The motto ‘More than a School’ encompasses everything that the school believes in and we guarantee that your child will have a fantastic primary school education if they join us here at Smith’s Wood Primary. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Whether you are a current parent, a prospective family, or simply curious about what makes Smiths Wood Primary Academy special, I hope you find the information here useful and reflective of our warm and ambitious school community. 

 If you wish to visit the school and experience the life of Smith’s Wood Primary Academy, then please make an appointment with the school office and I would be more than happy to show you around our outstanding school. 

Nichola Damms 
Principal