Chilcote Primary School
Birmingham, B28 0PB · Birmingham · primary school
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14th 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 — 9.3/10 against 3,211 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 62% | 5.49 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chilcote Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Chilcote Stars Club, Focus Through Sport, and a fitness club. Sports include football, netball, tennis, swimming, cricket, and multi-skills. Arts features a KS2 Dance Competition. Trips visit Peckwood, Blackwell Adventure, Woodlands, and Red Ridge. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 458 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 are class sizes managed when the roll exceeds the designated places? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Chilcote Primary School
Overview
Chilcote Primary School is a place where pupils are "happy and well cared for," developing a deep understanding of "respect, inclusion and togetherness." The school delivers high standards in core subjects and provides an "exceptionally well crafted" programme for personal development, supported by a cohesive staff team and knowledgeable governing board.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, building "incredibly positive relationships" with staff and peers while showing "high levels of respect."
- Early years provision is outstanding, with expert staff ensuring children "swiftly develop their social and communication skills" in an environment that "provides no limits for their learning."
- Reading instruction is highly effective; staff deliver phonics "very effectively," helping pupils become "fluent, accurate and enthusiastic readers."
- The school offers a "wealth of varied activities and visits" that broaden experiences, including residential trips that develop "resilience and teamwork."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly effective and exemplary," ensuring they "achieve well."
Areas to improve
- Teaching in early writing stages does not always "sufficiently address the errors that they make," leading some pupils to repeat mistakes that affect accuracy.
- In a small number of foundation subjects, core knowledge is not "clearly defined," preventing pupils from making links between concepts and developing a "secure and deep body of knowledge."
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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