Minworth Junior and Infant School
SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 9BU · Birmingham · primary school
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86th 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 — 7.7/10 against 1,275 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Minworth Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for board games, coding, debate, dance, drawing, Forest School, and gardening. Sports include athletics, basketball, badminton, boccia, cricket, dodgeball, football, and golf. The school choir performs, and pupils take an outdoor and adventurous residential trip plus an extended residential day. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are included in the residential trips? How is the after-school club structured for children who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Minworth Junior and Infant School
Overview
Minworth Junior and Infant School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are happy, safe, and achieve high standards in core subjects, supported by an ambitious curriculum and strong staff expertise.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics, with a well-designed reading curriculum ensuring successful phonics development.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are respectful, polite, and listen well, while play leaders organise inclusive activities for younger children.
- The curriculum is enriched by carefully considered visits, such as to museums and botanical gardens, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Early years provision is nurturing, with swift speech and language support helping children catch up and develop independence.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, and staff report that their workload and well-being are well supported.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils’ misconceptions are addressed consistently across the whole curriculum to prevent gaps in knowledge.
- The recently introduced letter formation and handwriting curriculum needs to be implemented consistently across all classes to improve writing fluency.
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) require improvement in some subjects to ensure they achieve as well as possible.
Safeguarding
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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