Compare Hazel Oak School and Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children and Riverbank School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

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 not applicable schools: Hazel Oak School (Not applicable) in Solihull; Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Not applicable) in Birmingham; Riverbank School (Not applicable) in Coventry — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hazel Oak School, Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children and Riverbank School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, foundation special school and academy special sponsor led type located around Solihull, West Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands and Coventry, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hazel Oak School), published Jun 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–65–70%; all within the Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Hazel Oak School B90 2AZ	Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children B31 1LD	Riverbank School CV3 2QD
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location	Solihull West Midlands B90 2AZ	Birmingham West Midlands B31 1LD	Coventry West Midlands CV3 2QD
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Jun 2019	1 12 Jan 2023	1 28 Jun 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	—	150
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Solihull (334)	Birmingham (330)	Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust
Website	—	www.longwill.bham.sch.uk	www.riverbankacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01217444162	01214753923	02476453121
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hazel Oak School

B90 2AZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Solihull
West Midlands
B90 2AZ
Ofsted: 1 24 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Solihull (334)
Website: —
Telephone: 01217444162

Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children

B31 1LD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B31 1LD
Ofsted: 1 12 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Birmingham (330)
Website: www.longwill.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01214753923

Riverbank School

CV3 2QD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 2QD
Ofsted: 1 28 Jun 2017
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.riverbankacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02476453121

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.