Manor Park Primary Academy
Birmingham, B6 5UQ · Birmingham · primary school
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132nd 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 — 6.8/10 against 506 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Park Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school ensure the breakfast club is accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Manor Park Primary Academy
Overview
Manor Park Primary Academy is described as an inclusive community where pupils from diverse backgrounds feel safe and valued. The report highlights a positive ethos underpinned by caring relationships, with pupils demonstrating good behaviour and respect for others. Leaders have successfully implemented a well-structured curriculum that helps pupils make strong progress despite significant challenges such as high mobility and deprivation.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed to reflect the diversity of pupils" and is "well constructed and consistently implemented," allowing learners to build successfully on prior knowledge.
- Staff receive effective support to develop subject expertise, resulting in high-quality teaching and "strong progress from very low starting points."
- The school prioritises reading with a "structured phonics programme" and ensures books are "well matched to pupils’ phonic knowledge."
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are identified early and supported with "precise and measurable" targets, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is fostered through a planned programme of social education, extra-curricular clubs, and unique events like the "’11 before 11’ initiative."
Areas to improve
- The delivery of phonics is inconsistent, and some lower-attaining pupils do not receive sufficient support to become fluent readers; staff require better training to deliver this effectively.
- Attendance for some pupils, particularly those with SEND, remains too low, causing them to miss vital lessons and school opportunities.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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
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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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