City Road Primary School
Birmingham, B16 0HL · Birmingham · primary school
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96th 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 1,344 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
City Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 456 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 2023 inspection report guide current teaching strategies? What support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about City Road Primary School
Overview
City Road Primary School is described as a welcoming community where pupils enjoy building friendships and staff treat the school as a "family". The report highlights a "calm atmosphere" and strong partnerships with parents, noting that leaders are "ambitious" and have driven improvements since the school opened.
Strengths
- Pupils conduct themselves well, with bullying incidents being "very rare" and a culture of mutual care between staff and pupils.
- Teachers adapt teaching effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they make "good progress".
- Reading is a top priority, with daily phonics teaching and extra support helping pupils to read "fluently".
- Leaders have established "high expectations" for curriculum content and work closely with trustees and governors.
- Staff are supported with manageable workloads and are willing to take on leadership responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "check carefully what pupils can recall from previous learning" to secure knowledge before moving on.
- Leaders must analyse attendance information "more forensically" to address stubbornly low attendance rates for some pupils.
- Leaders need to plan strategically for desired outcomes to better consider the impact of their actions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders and staff working well together to keep pupils safe and engaging appropriately with families and external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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