Parkfield Community School
Birmingham, B8 3AX · Birmingham · primary school
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36th 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 — 8.1/10 against 494 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkfield Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in inter-schools football leagues, Erdington and Saltley football leagues, School Games competitions, Cycling Proficiency training, Jumprope for Heart Day, and Sport Relief activities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 656 pupils against a stated capacity of 770. 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 support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the football leagues structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Parkfield Community School
Overview
This is an ‘exceptional school’ where ‘pupils flourish in all aspects of their learning’. The inspection found that a ‘culture of inclusion and aspiration permeates school life’, with staff demonstrating an ‘unwavering commitment to serving pupils, families and the community’.
Strengths
- The ‘aspirational curriculum’ is carefully planned so that learning ‘builds over time’, ensuring pupils ‘master the knowledge and skills’ and are ‘well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
- Staff provide ‘highly effective and timely support’ for reading, using a ‘well-structured phonics scheme’ so that pupils ‘learn to read with confidence, accuracy and fluency’.
- The school is ‘commendable’ in its inclusive work, with staff making adaptations to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘learn the curriculum in full alongside their peers’.
- ‘Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary’, with pupils showing ‘respect and tolerance’ and demonstrating ‘high levels of engagement with learning’.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to a flying start’ in a ‘purposeful and highly engaging learning environment’, quickly developing independence and self-control.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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