Bellfield Junior School
Birmingham, B31 1PT · Birmingham · primary school
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162nd 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 — 5.9/10 against 800 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Bellfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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 it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 activities are available for children interested in the arts? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bellfield Junior School
Overview
Bellfield Junior School is described as a place where pupils are “happy, confident and enjoy learning.” The report highlights a “strong culture of safeguarding” and praises the school’s “well-planned, broad and ambitious curriculum,” noting that staff are united in their drive to ensure pupils succeed academically and socially.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with a pastoral team that provides “excellent support” and helps them manage feelings and worries.
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring pupils “know and remember more over time.”
- Reading is a priority, with early readers making “strong progress” through matched books and daily shared reading of high-quality texts.
- Personal development is a strength, offering wide opportunities in sport, music, and art to help pupils become “resilient, responsible and socially confident.”
- Governors provide “effective challenge and support,” and staff appreciate efforts to reduce workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always identify misconceptions quickly enough, causing some pupils to move on before they are ready; leaders should ensure systematic checks of understanding.
- Tasks for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always matched well enough to their specific needs, limiting their progress.
- Some pupils do not attend school well enough, which hinders their potential progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify signs of abuse and report concerns immediately, while the pastoral team provides additional support for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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