Colmers Farm Primary School
Birmingham, B45 9PB · Birmingham · primary school
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154th 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 — 6.2/10 against 800 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colmers Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Colmers Farm Primary School
Overview
Colmers Farm Primary School is described as having a "strong sense of community" where pupils receive a "warm and friendly welcome." The report highlights an "ambitious and well sequenced" curriculum and "exceptional" personal development, though it notes specific areas for improvement in early years teaching and behaviour during unstructured times.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," with teachers implementing it effectively to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, can access learning.
- Reading is "promoted and prioritised throughout the school," creating a "real buzz" with pupils excited to read and a popular book vending machine.
- Personal development is "exceptional," offering extensive opportunities such as a personalised award programme, theatre visits, and community service.
- Staff promote a "highly inclusive ethos," ensuring pupils with SEND are fully included and receive coordinated support from external professionals.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with a "positive culture" where staff are well-trained and work closely with families and agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should embed a "consistent culture of high expectations" for behaviour, particularly during "unstructured times" and on the playground.
- In the early years, leaders must explicitly identify the "specific knowledge and vocabulary" children need to learn to improve progress.
- Staff should ensure pupils develop "correct letter formation and effective writing habits" by consistently addressing misconceptions in early handwriting.
Safeguarding
The report states that "arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a "positive culture" with robust recruitment procedures and regular staff training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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