Barford Primary School
Birmingham, B16 0EF · Birmingham · primary school
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145th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 592 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 453. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific clubs are available for Year 6 students?
What Ofsted said about Barford Primary School
Overview
Barford Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness and the quality of education. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are ‘excited about the changes’ and feel safe, supported, and well-mannered. Leaders have successfully developed new staff and improved teaching practices, resulting in pupils who ‘achieve well’ and benefit from high ambitions for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and well mannered’, feel safe, and respect differences, contributing to a calm and orderly environment.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a ‘strong start’ and receiving immediate support if they fall behind in reading.
- Staff effectively support pupils with SEND through accurate identification and a ‘well-resourced space’, fostering an inclusive culture.
- Leaders have implemented effective training, enabling them to ‘confidently check learning in classrooms’ and ensure pupils are taught well.
- The school offers an ‘extensive range of experiences beyond the classroom’, including clubs and trips, which pupils look forward to.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, recent curriculum changes mean pupils ‘do not have secure knowledge’ of previous learning, slowing progress.
- Inconsistencies in how teachers apply new approaches to correct errors lead to pupils repeating mistakes, hindering achievement.
- Too many pupils arrive late, causing them to ‘miss vital learning at the start of the day’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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