Elms Farm Community Primary School
Birmingham, B33 0PJ · Birmingham · primary school
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218th 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 — 5.5/10 against 501 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elms Farm Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access multi sports, netball, tag rugby, dance, cricket, football, tennis, and yoga. Sports include swimming, basketball, and indoor athletics. Arts activities feature poetry slams, workshops with artists, and a National Theatre workshop. Trips include Forest School and Nature Explorers. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need additional help in reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Elms Farm Community Primary School
Overview
Elms Farm Community Primary School is described as a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a "highly effective culture of inclusion" and strong leadership, though it notes that while most pupils achieve well, some face gaps in knowledge and attendance challenges.
Strengths
- Leaders maintain a "highly effective culture of inclusion," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils "flourish" through tailored support.
- Staff are "expert at supporting pupils with SEND effectively," with external advice implemented well to meet individual needs.
- The school fosters a "calm, orderly environment" where pupils are "polite and respectful," and bullying is rare.
- Governors and leaders share an "ambitious vision" rooted in what is best for every pupil, with a "highly effective culture of professional learning" driving rapid improvement.
- Personal development is strong, with 'pupil passports' cited as a "particular strength" in preparing pupils for life beyond school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff "consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge across the curriculum," particularly where misconceptions are not addressed.
- Staff should help pupils "consistently develop a wide range of ambitious vocabulary and use this effectively in their writing."
- Leaders must ensure staff "consistently maximise high-quality interactions in the early years" and rapidly improve attendance for pupils who do not attend often enough.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 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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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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