Park Hill Primary School
Birmingham, B13 8BB · Birmingham · primary school
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85th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,055 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit local sites including Solihull Synagogue, Central Mosque, Cannon Hill Park, Hindu Temple, Ash End Farm, and St. Anne's Church. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How are the diverse community visits integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Park Hill Primary School
Overview
Park Hill Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a multi-cultural environment where values such as ‘community, respect, equality, compassion, aspiration and resilience’ permeate daily life. Pupils feel proud, happy, and safe, benefiting from high expectations and caring relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics by the end of Year 6, supported by high-quality phonics training and swift identification of those needing extra help.
- Staff possess the right expertise to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), successfully adapting the curriculum to meet specific needs.
- The early years provision is nurturing, with staff effectively supporting children’s fine motor skills, vocabulary, and social development through targeted activities.
- Governors provide effective support and ensure funding for disadvantaged pupils is well spent, while staff workload and well-being are managed appropriately.
- Pupils develop into active citizens, contributing to charity fundraising and taking on leadership roles such as school councillors and play leaders.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a few subjects is not coherently set out, causing confusion for pupils; the school must ensure it is coherently sequenced so staff can share knowledge clearly.
- Some pupils do not attend regularly, missing important learning; the school must sustain strategies to improve attendance and support families effectively.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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