Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Birmingham, B45 9DX · Worcestershire · primary school
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8th of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 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 the 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. An inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Yoga, Athletics, Gymnastics, Basketball, Football Club, and Drama Club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs? How does the new inspection framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School is described as a "calm school with a purposeful climate for learning" where pupils "thrive both emotionally and academically." The report highlights a "child-centred, forward-looking and nurturing school" where leaders have established a clear vision that puts pupils first, resulting in consistently high standards across all areas of provision.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve very well," with attainment at the end of key stage 2 sitting "above national averages in most areas."
- Teaching is "consistently highly effective," with staff explaining new learning clearly and anticipating common pitfalls.
- Inclusion is a "lived reality," with staff identifying needs promptly and ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn alongside peers.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "intrinsically motivated to do their best" and relationships are "courteous and respectful."
- The early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly into a "warm, language-rich environment" and making rapid progress in reading and writing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to embed their approach to improving attendance so that overall figures continue to improve."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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