Colebourne Primary School
Birmingham, B34 6BJ · Birmingham · primary school
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108th 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 — 6.6/10 against 1,668 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| 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.
Colebourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% 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 November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 457 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Colebourne Primary School
Overview
Colebourne Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "calm and purposeful learning environment" where pupils feel safe, happy, and enjoy their learning. There is a strong sense of community, with staff showing high ambition and care for pupils’ outcomes.
Strengths
- The school provides an "interesting and engaging curriculum that is broad and balanced," with staff driving this with "real ambition."
- Early years provision is "high quality," featuring excellent adult-child interactions and a strong environment both inside and outside.
- The reading curriculum is clear, with books "closely matched to the sounds that pupils are learning," resulting in most pupils becoming "confident, fluent readers."
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, using "clear and detailed systems" for personalised support.
- Governors are "highly committed to all aspects of school life" and ask challenging questions to check the effectiveness of improvement priorities.
Areas to improve
- The school has not yet fully ensured that teachers know exactly what to teach and when in most curriculum subjects, though work to address this is underway.
- Assessment is not established in all foundation subjects, meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not always identified; the school should ensure assessment is used effectively to help pupils learn and remember key content.
- Some parents are not always clear about the support in place for their children.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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