Robin Hood Academy
Birmingham, B28 9PP · Birmingham · primary school
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196th 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,469 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Robin Hood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady Music School, play football, dodgeball or tennis, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 508 pupils against a stated capacity of 570. 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 specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Robin Hood Academy
Overview
Robin Hood Academy continues to be a good school, providing a calm and harmonious environment where pupils are happy and behave well. Leaders have created a well-organised curriculum that raises aspirations, supported by high staff morale and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils build positive relationships with staff, feel safe, and understand personal safety through lessons and activities.
- The curriculum is well-designed, ensuring pupils learn key content, skills, and vocabulary, with links to other subjects and ‘EPIC’ drivers.
- Staff have good subject knowledge and use ongoing assessment to adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders prioritise reading, with many pupils enjoying it and taking books home to reinforce phonics.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders supporting well-being through measures such as banning emails outside work hours.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the intended curriculum is implemented consistently and to a high standard in all classes, addressing variability in content delivery.
- Leaders must accurately identify lowest-attaining readers and provide appropriate support and books to help them catch up quickly.
- Leaders should continue working with parents to improve regular attendance, as persistent absence impedes pupil progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust recruitment checks, regular staff training, and swift action taken to follow up concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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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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