Marlborough Primary School
Birmingham, B10 9NY · Birmingham · primary school
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242nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 899 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marlborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 598 pupils against a stated capacity of 656. 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 literacy? What specific interventions are in place for those who did not reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Marlborough Primary School
Overview
This is a “calm but busy school” where staff care deeply for pupils, fostering an environment of “respect, equality and self-belief.” Leaders have designed an “exciting and ambitious curriculum” that supports language development and ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The school promotes strong relationships and high expectations, though inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and attendance remain challenges.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise language development, successfully helping pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL) to thrive.
- There is an “expert approach to teaching phonics and early reading,” with staff providing quick support for those falling behind.
- Pupils are “kind and are very tolerant of each other,” demonstrating a good understanding of difference and the “power of kindness.”
- Effective provision for pupils with SEND includes clear systems and skilled support, enabling them to “achieve exceptionally well.”
- The curriculum helps children learn about the diversity of modern Britain and sustainability, such as through the ‘Earth Shot’ project.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure safeguarding records are completed in “full detail” to provide a clear history of actions taken to keep children safe.
- Actions to improve the attendance of some pupils are “not yet effective,” causing them to miss important learning.
- Leaders need to monitor curriculum delivery in all subjects to identify where “additional training and support are required” to ensure consistency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining robust recruitment checks and ensuring staff receive regular, effective training, although recording systems require greater detail.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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