Brownmead Primary Academy
Birmingham, B34 6SS · Birmingham · primary school
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119th 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 — 7.3/10 against 536 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brownmead Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Aberdovey and the LEGO Discovery Centre. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Brownmead Primary Academy
Overview
Brownmead Primary Academy is described as a “welcoming, inclusive school” where pupils feel part of a “school family” and are “happy and proud.” The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” with pupils working hard, achieving well, and feeling safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and ensures progression in knowledge and skills, supported by effective collaboration with other trust schools.
- The early years provision is “warm, friendly and inviting,” prioritising language development and preparing children well for Year 1.
- Staff provide “impressive pastoral support,” leading to improvements in attendance and helping pupils with complex needs achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Pupils develop a strong understanding of difference, equality, and respect, becoming “responsible, caring citizens” through leadership roles and wider experiences.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff feeling well-supported regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Accelerate support for weaker readers to enable them to “catch up rapidly” and become fluent, competent readers.
- Establish checks on pupils’ learning across all curriculum subjects to identify knowledge gaps and ensure consistent progress.
- Ensure teaching adaptations and resources are used precisely enough to help all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make progress.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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