Billesley Primary School
Birmingham, B13 0ES · Birmingham · primary school
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20th 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 — 9.0/10 against 1,192 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Billesley 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%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 699 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Billesley Primary School
Overview
Billesley Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. This ungraded inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education within a “caring and compassionate environment” where pupils flourish. The report highlights a strong sense of community and effective leadership that sustains high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “high-quality pastoral care” and “warm relationships” with staff, helping them feel “safe, happy and valued.”
- The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” with staff who have “strong subject knowledge” and use effective teaching strategies to help pupils build a “strong body of knowledge.”
- Early reading provision is “highly effective,” with staff swiftly identifying and supporting pupils who fall behind to ensure they become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a “real strength,” featuring “precise identification” of needs and “bespoke and effective support.”
- Attendance has improved significantly, with staff effectively identifying barriers and providing support so that “most pupils attend well.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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
—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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