Chandos Primary School
Birmingham, B12 0YN · Birmingham · primary school
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250th 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 — 4.2/10 against 539 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Chandos Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The percentage reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 468. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Chandos Primary School
Overview
The report states that significant staff changes have resulted in pupils receiving an education of "variable quality," which has "hampered pupils’ achievement." While the new principal has provided "ambition, direction and stability" in early reading and mathematics, the wider curriculum does not yet support pupils to build knowledge well enough across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils "typically enjoy attending" the school, where staff know them well and "sort out any problems."
- Early years provision is "Good," with a "well-thought-out curriculum" delivered effectively by staff with "in-depth knowledge" of children’s development.
- Reading is prioritised, with teachers regularly checking understanding to quickly identify and support pupils who are not keeping up.
- The school is "inclusive," with pupils feeling safe and benefiting from "enrichment opportunities" such as clubs and competitions.
- Attendance has "improved significantly" through enhanced support for parents and carers.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all pupils follow a "suitable broad and ambitious curriculum" so they receive their full entitlement, as some subjects are not yet taught.
- Evaluate and consistently apply new systems for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they achieve well.
- Ensure the new behaviour policy is "consistently understood and implemented" by staff and pupils to address inconsistencies.
- Improve communication and engagement so that all stakeholders feel "better supported and informed" following a period of turbulence.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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