Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Birmingham, B29 4JT · Birmingham · primary school
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19th 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,292 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| 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.
Northfield Manor Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including archery, badminton, football, tag rugby, stage by stage, street dance, cool science and debate mate. Sports cover netball, athletics, bowling, scoot, skate and ride their bikes, and swimming. Arts activities include Young Voices concerts, performing poetry at the Birmingham Hippodrome, and watching theatre performances and pantomimes. Trips include visits to the seaside, feeding animals at the farm, recreating battles in Ancient Greece, visiting different religious places, and visiting a university.
Getting in
The published school roll is 373 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available
What Ofsted said about Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Overview
Northfield Manor Primary Academy is described as a school where leaders have a "clear and ambitious vision" tailored to the community’s needs. The report highlights that pupils achieve well, with outcomes in national tests reflecting the "impact of leaders' work," and that the school provides a "safe, inclusive and aspirational environment" where children thrive.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve very well compared to their peers nationally," with reading identified as a particular strength where phonics is "taught well."
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" with a strong emphasis on speaking and listening, helping pupils "communicate their ideas clearly."
- Staff maintain "warm and respectful" relationships with pupils, creating a calm atmosphere where bullying is "rare" and concerns are dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported through "bespoke support" and effective adaptations, allowing them to access the curriculum confidently.
- Leaders take a "proactive and inclusive approach to attendance," working closely with families to identify and reduce barriers to learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to secure consistency in how well the curriculum is implemented," ensuring effective teaching methods are embedded across all subjects and year groups.
- Leaders should "further improve attendance and reduce persistent absence" by analysing patterns and evaluating the impact of interventions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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