Chivenor Primary School
Birmingham, B35 7JA · Birmingham · primary school
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38th 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 269 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chivenor Primary School 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 higher standard was reached by 11.0% 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, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music clubs, art classes, sketching, arts and crafts, and textiles groups. Sports include football, handball, curling, basketball, and infant agility. Arts events feature the Griffin Arts Festival, Big Draw, and International Day of Dance. A trip to Drayton Manor Theme Park is offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 344 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the infant agility sessions? How are places allocated for the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Chivenor Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud to attend this school” where they feel “happy and secure” amidst a culture of kindness and respect. The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” with “calm and purposeful” behaviour, ensuring high expectations are met across the community. Leaders and staff are deeply committed, fostering an environment where pupils achieve well and develop strong personal values rooted in “Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons and High Achievement”.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “calm and purposeful” with pupils moving respectfully and playing well together.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning to respect diversity and valuing their contribution to the community.
- Reading has a “high profile” with phonics taught “consistently well”, ensuring children get off to a “strong start”.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND, who achieve well alongside their peers through carefully considered strategies.
- Staff “know their subjects well” and explain new learning clearly in most subjects, leading to high-quality work.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not check what pupils remember precisely enough, leading to gaps in knowledge that need addressing.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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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