Bells Farm Primary School
Birmingham, B14 5QP · Birmingham · primary school
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82nd 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,641 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Bells Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join computing, art, Lego, gardening and craft, cooking, and netball clubs. The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. A recent trip took pupils to see *Beauty and the Beast* at the theatre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the weekly gardening and craft club sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children joining from other primary schools?
What Ofsted said about Bells Farm Primary School
Overview
Bells Farm Primary School is described as a “successful, friendly and welcoming school” where “everyone is valued and nurtured.” The report states that pupils “rise to meet the high expectations” set by the school, benefiting from an “ambitious” curriculum and strong pastoral care that supports their personal development and attendance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully planned” with “strong subject knowledge” among staff, particularly in mathematics and computing where pupils “routinely revisit and apply” skills.
- Reading provision is excellent; pupils benefit from a “well-designed, expertly taught phonics curriculum” and “achieve extremely well” in reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” to access the full curriculum through appropriate adaptations.
- “Governance is a strength,” with a shared understanding of how to “check, challenge and celebrate” the school’s work.
- Parents are “overwhelmingly positive” about the support received, noting that staff “give everything, every day.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers’ subject knowledge is “consistently strong” across all subjects to better support pupils in applying their learning.
- In the early years, adults should “model and support discussions” to help children develop social skills and work collaboratively during independent play.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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