Raddlebarn Primary School
Birmingham, B29 7TD · Birmingham · primary school
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136th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.8/10 against 2,919 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Raddlebarn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 4.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access coding, French, drama, forest school, and Lego therapy clubs. Sports include football, handball, tri-golf, gymnastics, and netball. Arts and music provision covers theatre, dance, orchestra, choir, Bollywood dance, and streetdance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 pupils against a stated capacity of 470. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Raddlebarn Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. Pupils enjoy a warm, respectful environment with strong early years foundations and effective reading provision. However, inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and governance issues require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and value daily check-ins via ‘CICO’, fostering a ‘palpable warmth’ and ‘no outsiders’ ethos.
- Early years provide a ‘calm, purposeful environment’ where children become ‘increasingly more independent’ through well-resourced outdoor learning.
- Reading is prioritised from Nursery, with an effective phonics scheme and precise ‘keep-up’ activities addressing skill gaps.
- Pupils with SEND follow an adapted curriculum alongside classmates, ensuring lessons are ‘inclusive’ and they ‘achieve well’.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging sensitively with topics like discrimination and raising money for charity.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all staff are supported to deliver the curriculum effectively, as inconsistent subject knowledge leads to variable implementation standards.
- Develop a strategy for ‘active, productive engagement’ with staff and parents, as the school’s vision is not always communicated effectively.
- The interim executive board must promptly establish robust governance processes to ensure clear strategy and accountability.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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