Ladypool Primary School
Birmingham, B11 1QT · Birmingham · primary school
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137th 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 — 6.9/10 against 179 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 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.
Ladypool Primary School 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and sports day, visit local art galleries, and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 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 standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ladypool Primary School
Overview
Ladypool Primary School continues to be a good school, having successfully reversed a period of decline following leadership instability. New leaders have implemented significant curriculum changes, resulting in pupils making rapid progress in writing and mathematics, with high aspirations promoted across the school.
Strengths
- Pupils are “very enthusiastic about their learning” and demonstrate the school’s values of “respect, grow and excel” in their behaviour and interactions.
- Leaders have “eradicated weaknesses in the teaching of reading” through a consistent phonics programme, fostering a “love of reading” and ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Standards in writing have improved significantly, with all pupils, including those with special educational needs, making “rapid gains” from early years onwards.
- The curriculum is now “ambitious and well sequenced,” with subjects taught discretely to ensure full coverage, and staff workload is managed effectively with strong governor support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address “gaps in pupils’ learning in some subjects” caused by previous low progress, ensuring current pupils are fully prepared for the transition to secondary school.
- Persistent absence remains high despite improvements; leaders must ensure this falls further so pupils do not miss key learning opportunities.
- Leaders should engage more with pupils’ views to address underlying concerns about behaviour, as a significant minority still perceive it as not yet good.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders well trained to identify pupils needing support and staff vigilant in recording concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 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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