Hawthorn Primary School
Birmingham, B44 8QR · Birmingham · primary school
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121st 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 — 7.0/10 against 553 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawthorn 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Hawthorn Primary School
Overview
Hawthorn Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "very happy" and "very well supported to achieve," with a culture that fully embodies its values. The report highlights that the school has made significant progress since its previous inspection, with leaders working "extensively and systematically" to embed the curriculum and improve provision across all subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "fully in place and understood by all teachers," with tasks that "build effectively on what pupils know already."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "strong," ensuring these pupils "make good progress."
- The Early Years setting offers "very strong provision," enabling children to "make a strong start to key stage 1."
- Reading is "prioritised" throughout the school, supported by a phonics programme that gives pupils a "strong grounding."
- Pupils’ personal development is a "significant strength," enriched by clubs, visitors, and trips that enhance provision across all year groups.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used "precisely enough," meaning "misconceptions can remain" and opportunities to move pupils to more challenging work are missed.
- The school’s evaluation of its work can "lack precision," resulting in less clear "next steps following evaluation."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 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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