Chilwell Croft Academy
Birmingham, B19 2QH · Birmingham · primary school
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92nd 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 — 8.2/10 against 166 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chilwell Croft Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a lunchtime choir club and an afterschool music club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Chilwell Croft Academy
Overview
Chilwell Croft Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils feel accepted and enjoy learning in a positive environment. The curriculum is ambitious and purposefully designed, with particular strength in early reading and mathematics, though inconsistencies remain in some foundation subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, are highly attentive, and participate enthusiastically in lessons.
- Leaders place a strong emphasis on early language and reading, ensuring pupils read with appropriate fluency and develop a love of reading.
- The mathematics curriculum provides pupils with a secure understanding of procedural, conditional, and disciplinary knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive accurate identification and extensive support, enabling them to achieve well.
- The personal development curriculum prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain through high-quality spiritual, moral, social, and cultural work.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some subjects do not consistently check pupils’ previous learning, meaning misconceptions and gaps are not always addressed.
- Historic gaps in the writing curriculum inhibit some pupils’ ability to write with fluency appropriate to their age.
- Leaders have not monitored curriculum delivery closely enough, leading to inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is delivered in some foundation subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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