Cofton Primary School
Birmingham, B31 4ST · Birmingham · primary school
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147th 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 — 5.2/10 against 2,328 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Cofton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a chess club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Cofton Primary School
Overview
Cofton Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as a "warm and welcoming" environment where staff demonstrate a "steely determination to put the needs and interests of pupils first." Leaders and governors are highly effective, ensuring every decision benefits pupils in a supportive and caring setting.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and behave beautifully, with older pupils "naturally supporting younger pupils impressively" during social times.
- The curriculum is well-considered, with successful approaches to helping pupils "remember and recall key learning" rolled out across subjects like history and geography.
- Phonics are taught well, enabling most pupils to become "fluent and capable readers" with quick identification of those needing extra support.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "well considered and effective," allowing them to learn seamlessly with peers.
- The school places a strong focus on preparing pupils for life in modern Britain, fostering respect and tolerance through links with other communities.
Areas to improve
- Some writing activities are "beyond their capability," meaning some pupils are not securing vital foundations in writing or handwriting.
- Staff do not consistently identify gaps or misconceptions in pupils’ work in some subjects, leading to repeated mistakes and hindered progress.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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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