Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Birmingham, B38 9TR · Birmingham · primary school
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214th 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 — 6.1/10 against 348 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| 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.
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need additional help in reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Overview
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy is described as a school where leaders have established a "stable platform for improvement" with a "clear moral purpose." The report highlights a "highly positive culture of care" and strong pastoral support, noting that pupils feel "safe and welcoming" and take "great pride in their school." While attendance and behaviour are rated at a "strong standard," overall achievement and curriculum delivery are assessed at the "expected standard," with some inconsistencies in teaching precision.
Strengths
- Attendance has been "transformed" by leaders, who have "drastically reduced the number of pupils who are persistently absent" through "rigorous but compassionate" family support.
- Behaviour is a "clear strength," with classrooms and social spaces described as "calm and purposeful," where pupils show respect and "sustain focus."
- The early years provision is excellent, with children settling quickly due to secure relationships and a "richly resourced" environment that fosters independent play and language development.
- Personal development is well-supported, with a "rich and inclusive" offer beyond the classroom, including a forest school and mentoring dog, which deepen pupils' "sense of belonging and wellbeing."
- Inclusion is underpinned by a "culture of care," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "participate fully in school life" and hold leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify "precise starting points for all pupils" to address gaps in foundational knowledge consistently, as some tasks are not closely matched to pupil understanding.
- The impact of classroom adaptations for pupils with SEND needs to be tracked more carefully to ensure gaps in knowledge, particularly in writing and mathematics, close "swiftly and securely."
- Leaders should evaluate strategies to identify and act on priorities quickly, ensuring each aspect of the school’s work is of "consistently high quality."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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