Princethorpe Junior School
Birmingham, B29 5QB · Birmingham · primary school
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65th 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 — 9.0/10 against 192 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Princethorpe Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Multi bugs club, or take part in Multi-Skills Football and Dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in the Multi-Skills Football group? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Princethorpe Junior School
Overview
Leaders strive to achieve the very best for each pupil in a school where children are described as "happy and safe." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" that is clearly sequenced, with staff effectively supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. However, irregular attendance among some pupils and variable assessment routines in certain subjects remain challenges.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "clearly sequenced" and informs effective teaching.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff ensuring pupils catch up on phonics and access a "wide range of books," leading to increased "fluency, confidence and enjoyment."
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are "supported effectively," allowing them to "access the full curriculum and achieve well."
- The school fosters personal development through diverse opportunities, including visits to places of worship and learning about "different religions, cultures and celebrations."
- Staff report positive support regarding workload and well-being, with policies helping to keep responsibilities "purposeful and manageable."
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must develop "sufficient routines for checking what pupils know and remember over time," as current checks are variable.
- Leaders should work closely with families to address irregular attendance, particularly among younger pupils who "miss important learning and fall behind."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff know how to "spot and act on any concerns" and that pupils receive necessary support to be safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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