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Maney Hill Primary School

Sutton Coldfield, B72 1JU · Birmingham · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2025 Inspected 1 year ago Mixed Primary
7.3/10 Above average

40th 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 the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 75.0 · 78 40% 3.11
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 23.0 · 95 25% 2.37

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Maney Hill Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.

Getting in

The published school roll is 421 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

With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupil progress? How does the school ensure consistent support for pupils across all year groups?

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What Ofsted said about Maney Hill Primary School

Inspection report dated 30 January 2025

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that Maney Hill Primary School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. The school is described as “high-performing,” where pupils “thrive” and demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour and a strong willingness to learn. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one to formally assess these improvements.

Strengths

  • Pupils achieve very well, with many in key stage 1 reading “at a standard beyond that expected for their current age” due to effective phonics teaching.
  • The curriculum is “carefully designed,” allowing pupils to recall prior learning and make meaningful links, particularly in mathematics and history.
  • Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “very well supported,” achieving “the same high standards” as their peers through tailored adaptations.
  • Behaviour is “exceptional at all points of the day,” with pupils showing “beautiful manners” and a “happy” school atmosphere.
  • Leadership is “very well led,” with governors fulfilling their duties “remarkably well” and providing a wealth of opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills.

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
75%
2024/25
Higher standard
23%
2024/25
Demand
×0.9
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
6%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

80% 2022/23
73% 2023/24
75% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for Maney Hill Primary School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2380%
2023/2473%
2024/2575%
England64%

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.

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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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