Heath Mount Primary School
BIRMINGHAM, B12 9SR · Birmingham · primary school
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144th 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 — 8.5/10 against 754 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heath Mount Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 290 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Heath Mount Primary School
Overview
Heath Mount Primary School is a thriving academy where leaders demonstrate "clarity and courage," resulting in "rapid" progress since conversion. The school fosters a "calm, respectful atmosphere" where pupils feel "happy, safe and proud," with significant improvements in attendance and academic outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Early years provide a "wonderful start" with a "language-rich environment" and structured phonics teaching that ensures all pupils pass the Year 2 check.
- Personal development is "central" to the school, with pupils showing a "confident and fluent understanding of diversity" and engaging in real-world citizenship activities.
- Disadvantaged pupils "outperformed the national average" in writing and combined core subjects, with extra funding used "carefully" to support those who need it most.
- Staff build "warm, trusting relationships," creating a culture where bullying is "rare" and pupils know adults will "listen and help."
- The trust provides "genuine, practical support," reducing staff workload and enabling the development of "real expertise" in teaching.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure additional adult support "consistently precise and builds all pupils' independence over time."
- Teaching needs to be "consistently effective across all year groups," ensuring errors are addressed promptly and higher-attaining pupils are "appropriately challenged and stretched."
- Attendance must remain a "whole-school priority," with continued targeted work for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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