Cotteridge Primary School
Birmingham, B30 2HT · Birmingham · primary school
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90th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 3,348 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cotteridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 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
How does the 2023 inspection report guide current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Cotteridge Primary School
Overview
Cotteridge Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy life and demonstrate high levels of respect and politeness. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they achieve well particularly in reading and mathematics. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils expressing deep affection for staff and friends.
Strengths
- Pupils are “respectful and polite” with “impressive levels of behaviour” and low-level disruption is rare.
- The curriculum is “balanced and interesting,” with careful planning for knowledge building in English and mathematics.
- Reading is a priority; phonics is taught well, and pupils are encouraged to develop fluency and confidence through high-quality texts.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, modifying tasks to ensure success and working closely with external agencies.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils showing maturity, independence, and a strong understanding of diversity and discrimination.
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not identified “crucial knowledge or key vocabulary” in some subjects, including the early years curriculum, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Some pupils continue to be “persistently absent,” which affects their achievement; leaders must work with parents to improve daily attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a strong culture where staff are fully trained to recognise concerns and take swift action to ensure pupils and parents receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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