Colmore Junior School
Birmingham, B14 6AJ · Birmingham · primary school
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39th 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 2,624 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colmore Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 15.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 475 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 close to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Colmore Junior School
Overview
Colmore Junior School continues to be a good school, where leaders have an "ambitious vision" that is successfully realised by staff. Parents and carers hold the school in high regard, praising the exceptional behaviour and kindness of pupils who enact the school’s seven key principles.
Strengths
- Pupils behave "exceptionally well" and are "incredibly polite and respectful," with bullying being rare and swiftly addressed.
- Leaders have prioritised reading with a "well sequenced" curriculum, ensuring pupils read daily and achieve high standards.
- Mathematics is taught consistently using research-informed approaches, allowing pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to achieve well.
- The curriculum is successfully adapted for pupils with SEND, who are identified swiftly and supported through close work with external agencies.
- Pupils engage in inclusive extra-curricular activities, such as orchestra and coding, and demonstrate understanding of British values.
Areas to improve
- A small number of subject leaders are new to their roles and lack the expertise of others; leaders should ensure these staff develop further expertise to provide clearer oversight of their subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous recruitment checks, appropriate staff training, and vigilant reporting of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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