Hodge Hill Primary School
Birmingham, B36 8LD · Birmingham · primary school
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160th 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 — 5.2/10 against 1,680 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hodge Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 651 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Hodge Hill Primary School
Overview
Hodge Hill Primary School is described as a ‘happy and inclusive school’ where pupils feel safe and enjoy their education. Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses, establishing a well-designed curriculum that ensures pupils achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics. The school fosters strong relationships with parents and the community, with staff feeling valued and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘positive attitudes to their learning’ and are encouraged to be ‘resilient and independent learners’.
- The curriculum is ‘designed well’, allowing pupils to ‘build their knowledge sequentially from Reception to Year 6’.
- Phonics is ‘taught well’ from the start of Reception, with extra help provided for those who fall behind.
- Leaders have ‘effective systems in place to identify the needs of pupils with SEND’, ensuring they access the same tasks as peers.
- Staff are ‘proud to work at Hodge Hill’ and appreciate leaders’ ‘approability and the support they receive’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure reading books taken home by early readers ‘match pupils’ ability and the phonic letters and sounds they learn in school’ to prevent confusion.
- Leaders must establish a ‘consistently effective approach to assessing pupils’ understanding and recall across all curriculum subjects’, as checks are less developed in foundation subjects.
- Leaders should continue working with parents to improve attendance, as the number of ‘persistently absent’ pupils, especially those with SEND, remains ‘too high’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders placing it ‘at the forefront of their work’ and ensuring robust recruitment checks and staff training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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